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Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs

Question 5 • [HSHEAC] Health Sem 1 (26-27)

Which scenarios describe prescription drug abuse? Check all that apply.Jaynie buys prescription drugs from a friend at school.Tristan takes daily medication as directed by his doctor.Madeline takes one of her mother’s prescription pain killers to help with a headache.Robbie takes twice as much of his prescribed medication as is recommended.Luke takes his prescribed medication in a method that was not recommended by his doctor.

Answer
A
Jaynie buys prescription drugs from a friend at school.
B
Tristan takes daily medication as directed by his doctor.
C
Madeline takes one of her mother’s prescription pain killers to help with a headache.
D
Robbie takes twice as much of his prescribed medication as is recommended.
E
Luke takes his prescribed medication in a method that was not recommended by his doctor.

Explanation

Prescription drug abuse includes taking medication that was prescribed to someone else, using a prescription drug without a prescription, or taking your own medication in a way or amount not directed by a doctor. Jaynie buys drugs without a prescription, Madeline takes her mother’s painkiller, Robbie takes twice the recommended amount, and Luke uses a method his doctor did not recommend. Tristan follows his doctor’s directions, so that is not abuse.

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