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Mrs. Smith, 80 years old, has been vomiting and having bouts of loose stools for several days. She is taking several medications that are prescribed. The nurse practitioner conducts a medication review because: An accounting of all prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medications may uncover reasons for her symptoms. There could be drug-drug interactions leading to her symptoms. Side effects of the gastrointestinal tract are not seen in many medications. The administration of some of her medications may be appropriate.