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Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs — Quiz

Question 8 • Healthy Living

Anna suffers from motion sickness every time she rides in her school bus. Her doctor has asked her to take some nonprescription motion sickness medicine. What should she do to avoid abuse?

Answer
A
take the drug according to package instructions
B
take the drug according to her mother’s instructions
C
use the drug in double dosage every time she feels sick
D
use the drug in half the dosage to avoid side effects

Explanation

Anna should follow the dosage and directions printed on the medicine package. Taking more than directed, as in doubling the dose, can be harmful, while taking less may not work as intended. The correct choice is A, take the drug according to package instructions.

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