5
QuizMultiple Choice

Drug Awareness

Question 5 • MS Health Quest

Your older sister has a headache and wants to take aspirin. The dosage information on the bottle directs individuals age 12 and older to take two pills every four hours as needed.Which of the following statements is true?

Answer
A
Your sister should carefully follow the directions on the bottle of aspirin.
B
Your sister should take three pills in order to relieve her headache more quickly.
C
Your sister should only take one pill because the instructions on aspirin bottles are usually inaccurate.
D
Your sister should not take any aspirin because she might become addicted.

Explanation

The bottle says that people age 12 and older should take two pills every four hours as needed, so your sister should follow those directions. Taking three pills would exceed the recommended dose, and the directions should not be dismissed as inaccurate. Aspirin does not cause addiction.

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