Case Scenario: A 55-year-old male patient with a history of bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder is currently prescribed five different psychotropic medications. Despite the complex medication regimen, the patient reports no significant improvement in symptoms and is experiencing multiple side effects. Upon review, you identify that some of the medications may have overlapping effects. As a PMHNP, which of the following best describes the concept of irrational polypharmacy in this scenario? Need Assignment Help? • The patient requires multiple medications due to the complexity of his diagnoses. • The patient is likely experiencing adverse effects due to the synergistic effects of the medications. • The prescribing of multiple medications may be due to a lack of understanding of pharmacology and risk-to-benefit ratio, apprehension or fear of changing or eliminating one of the medications, or laziness. • The patient should be switched to a different combination of medications to better manage his symptoms.