Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:
A) use antipsychotic drugs to control the behaviors of those who don't show psychotic symptoms.
B) mistakenly give drugs to the wrong residents.
C) discontinue drugs that could have controlled residents' inappropriate behaviors and irrelevant thoughts.
D) mistake complex drug interactions for symptoms of delirium.

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The misuse of antipsychotic drugs to control behaviors in residents who do not show psychotic symptoms is a well-documented issue in U.S. nursing homes. This practice is often used as a means of managing behaviors that staff find challenging, rather than addressing the underlying causes or using non-pharmacological interventions.

Studies Have Shown That Misuse of Medications in U