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QuizMultiple Choice

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Question 3 • GA-GSE Health Education

Dora experiences frequent headaches and was ordered by her doctor to take medicine for headache relief. What should she do so as not to abuse the medicine?

Answer
A
take the medication as prescribed
B
take an extra over-the-counter pill
C
take double the dose of the prescribed medicine to make the headaches go away quickly
D
take the medication to help relieve her feelings of loneliness and depression

Explanation

Dora should take the medication exactly as her doctor prescribed, including the recommended dose and schedule. Taking extra pills or doubling the dose can be harmful, and using medicine to cope with loneliness or depression is not an appropriate use.

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