What have studies shown as the MOST likely misuse of medications in U.S.nursing homes?
A) Staff members use antipsychotic drugs to control the behavior of those who don't show psychotic symptoms.
B) Residents mistakenly take drugs belonging to other residents.
C) Residents discontinue drugs because they no longer feel they need them.
D) Staff members mistake complex drug interactions for symptoms of delirium

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Studies have shown that antipsychotic drugs are often misused in U.S. nursing homes to manage or control the behavior of residents who do not have psychotic symptoms, a practice sometimes referred to as "chemical restraint."

What Have Studies Shown as the MOST Likely Misuse of Medications