Which patients would be classified as "high risk" in a pharmacy setting?

Patients who are classified as "high risk" in a pharmacy setting often include those who are prescribed medications that are subject to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and those at extremes of age, such as very young children or the elderly. REMS medications are associated with higher risks of adverse effects, and additional precautions are necessary for their use to ensure patient safety. This can include monitoring for side effects, patient education on the risks, and ensuring that proper procedures are followed when dispensing these medications.

In terms of age, patients who are very young or elderly may experience different drug reactions or complications due to their physiological conditions. Their age can significantly impact how their bodies metabolize medications, increasing the potential for adverse reactions. Therefore, both factors contribute to categorizing these patients as high risk in a pharmacy setting, warranting closer monitoring and care from healthcare providers.

The other options do not adequately identify patients who present higher risks in medication management. Patients aged 30-50 without chronic conditions typically do not fall into a high-risk category as they are generally healthier. Regular visits to the pharmacy or having minor prescriptions do not necessarily indicate high risk; many patients may fall into these categories but are not exposed to the same level of risk associated with certain