Mr. Pomeroy has been taking Avandia, Lasix, Lipitor, metformin, lisinopril, atenolol, glyburide, and a baby aspirin for many years. He is now suffering from advanced dementia and is taking Aricept and Namenda. What considerations would weigh heavily on the decision to continue these multiple medications (polypharmacy) in light of this change in his health status? Discuss strategies that can be utilized to minimize nonadherence. Support your answer with a minimum of two APRN peer-reviewed resources.
