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Which of the following statements about opioid medicine is correct?
Which of the following statements about opioid medicine is correct?
- It should never be taken with alcohol or other medications (correct)
- It should only be taken as prescribed
- It can be stored anywhere in the house
- It can be shared with others if they have similar symptoms
What should you do to keep your opioid medication safe?
What should you do to keep your opioid medication safe?
- Give it to someone else if you no longer need it
- Keep track of the amount of pills remaining in a package (correct)
- Store it in an easily accessible place
- Share it with a trusted friend or family member
What should you do with unused portions of opioid medicine?
What should you do with unused portions of opioid medicine?
- Throw them in the trash
- Flush them down the toilet (correct)
- Keep them out of sight and reach of children and pets
- Give them to a friend or family member
What is the potential harm of sharing your opioid medication with someone else?
What is the potential harm of sharing your opioid medication with someone else?
Why should opioids be stored in a safe and secure place?
Why should opioids be stored in a safe and secure place?