uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): STOPP Criteria - Multiple Falls-Risk Medications

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ModeratePolypharmacy & PrescribingSTOPP Criteria - Multiple Falls-Risk Medicationsuk-dgm

A 71-year-old woman with a history of recurrent falls presents to the GP. She takes Bendroflumethiazide 2.5 mg, Lisinopril 10 mg, Amitriptyline 25 mg at night (for chronic pain), Codeine 30 mg QDS, and Zopiclone 7.5 mg at night. Using STOPP criteria, how many of her medications are classified as potentially inappropriate for falls risk?

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