Which of the following is considered a guiding principle of the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults?

A. Prioritize treatment of symptoms over potential risks: While symptom control is important, the Beers Criteria emphasizes weighing both benefits and risks in older adults. Prioritizing symptom relief without addressing medication risks could lead to adverse outcomes. B. Aim to improve medication safety and minimize harm: The Beers Criteria enhances prescribing safety in older adults by identifying medications with higher risk profiles. Its guiding principle is to reduce medication-related harm while supporting safe, treatment. C. Focus on drug-drug interactions only: The Beers Criteria addresses more than just drug-drug interactions. It also highlights medications inappropriate due to age-related pharmacodynamics, comorbidities, and risks of adverse effects. D. Base recommendations solely on medication cost-effectiveness: Cost is not the focus of the Beers Criteria. Instead, the emphasis is on clinical appropriateness, minimizing harm, and improving safety in prescribing for older adults.