1.
you must have a doctor’s permission to buy over-the-counter medicine.
true
false
2.
steve went to the doctor for a sore throat and was diagnosed with strep throat. the doctor gave him a prescription for an antibiotic. now, steve is feeling better, but his sister michelle has a sore throat. michelle wants to take the rest of steve’s medicine instead of going to the doctor. this would be an example of
over-the-counter medicine.
medicine abuse.
topical medicine.
medicine misuse.
3.
which of the following is not a basic purpose of medicine?
improving brain function
relieving pain
managing chronic conditions
fighting pathogens