Question

which statements accurately describe prescription drugs? check all that apply. they must be authorized by a healthcare provider. each one has the same effects on different people. they can be purchased over-the-counter. they can be safely shared with family members. they must be purchased from a pharmacy.

Explanation:

• "They must be authorized by a healthcare provider": Prescription drugs require a prescription (authorization) from a healthcare provider like a doctor.
• "Each one has the same effects on different people": Different people can have different responses (e.g., due to metabolism, allergies) to prescription drugs, so this is false.
• "They can be purchased over - the - counter": Over - the - counter drugs don't need a prescription, while prescription drugs do, so this is false.
• "They can be safely shared with family members": Sharing prescription drugs is dangerous as different people have different medical needs and tolerances, so this is false.
• "They must be purchased from a pharmacy": Prescription drugs are dispensed by pharmacies upon presentation of a valid prescription.

Answer:

• They must be authorized by a healthcare provider.
• They must be purchased from a pharmacy.