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Review
. 2013 Mar;4(2):107-12.

Polypharmacy in older adults: the role of the advanced practitioner in oncology

Diane G Cope
Review

Polypharmacy in older adults: the role of the advanced practitioner in oncology

Diane G Cope. J Adv Pract Oncol. 2013 Mar.
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Table 1.Potential Interactions Between Non-Antineoplastic and Antineoplastic Drugs
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Table 2. Age-Related Changes Impacting Pharmacokinetics
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Table 3. Resources for Assessment and Evaluation of Medication Use in Older Adults
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