The Beers Criteria is an effective tool for health care professionals prescribing and/or managing the medication therapy of older adults since it identifies medications that have what possible outcome?

A. Likely to be abused: Beers Criteria focuses on safety and adverse effects-not substance abuse potential. B. High risk of allergic reactions: While any drug may cause allergic reactions, Beers focuses on adverse effects and drug-related harm in older adults. C. Not typically covered by drug benefit plans: Insurance coverage is not part of the Beers Criteria. D. Higher than usual risk for injury: Beers Criteria identifies potentially inappropriate medications that increase the risk of adverse effects (e.g., falls, confusion) in older adults.