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Module 8: Prescription Drugs
Exercise
Indicate whether the individuals in each of the scenarios described below properly used
the prescription drug in a responsible manner.
1. Jean was given a prescription for a recurring ailment. When she got the prescription
filled she realized that the dosage (1 tablet every six hours) was less than the dosage
(2 tablets every six hours) that she had taken in the past. She decides an error must
have been made at the pharmacy and takes two tablets.
Was this a responsible use of the prescription?
_____ Yes _____ No
2. Larry received a prescription for a cough medicine. On the bottle were taped warning
labels. One said the drug could cause drowsiness and a second said the drug should
be taken on a full stomach. Larry did not have time to eat lunch since he spent his
whole break in the pharmacy. He took the correct dosage and got on his vehicle to
make the next trip.
Was this a responsible use of the prescription?
_____ Yes _____ No
3. Teresa was given a prescription for pain killers after she injured her ankle. Her
physician indicated that she could return to work. Several weeks later, Teresa’s
boyfriend, Bill, had a similar injury. Instead of spending the money to see a doctor,
Bill took some of Teresa’s medication that was left over.
Was this a responsible use of the prescription?
_____ Yes _____ No
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