Resources to identify drugs that are potentially inappropriate for use in adults over age 65 because of their adverse effects include:
A) Beers list.
B) STOPP tool.
C) Physician Desk Reference.
D)1 and 2

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The Beers criteria lists medications that have been shown to be ineffective, pose an unnecessary risk, or should be avoided because a safer alternative exists. STOPP includes medications with adverse effects that were clearly related to the hospital admission of 715 hospitalized elderly.

Resources to Identify Drugs That Are Potentially Inappropriate for Use