Question

3.4.2 test (cst): drugs
question 8 of 20
which of these is an example of drug misuse?

a. sylvia takes two headache pills, just as the bottle calls for.

b. chen takes andy’s prescription medicine for back pain to help her
own back pain.

c. ali takes a prescription medication according to his doctor’s
directions.

d. jose takes an otc constipation medication as the bottle directs.

Explanation:

Drug misuse involves using drugs in a way not intended, like using someone else's prescription. Option A: Taking as directed (not misuse). Option B: Chen uses Andy’s prescription (not her own, misuse). Option C: Taking as doctor directs (proper use). Option D: OTC as directed (proper use). So B is misuse.

Answer:

B. Chen takes Andy’s prescription medicine for back pain to help her own back pain.