Risks of Self-Medicating with Antibiotics
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What is a potential risk of a worsening condition for patients who self-treat with antibiotics?

  • Delayed recovery (correct)
  • Reduced side effects
  • Faster recovery time
  • Stronger immune system

What is one of the severe risks involved for those who self-medicate using antibiotics?

  • Overprescription by doctors
  • Regular health check-ups
  • Healthy diet and exercise
  • Incorrect self-diagnosis (correct)

Why did the male doctor create drug resistance by leaving his antibiotic treatment incomplete?

  • His wife prescribed the wrong antibiotic
  • He didn't have a complete understanding of antibiotic use (correct)
  • He had a strong immune system
  • He took the antibiotic for too long

What was the reason behind the doctor's decision to stop taking the antibiotic before completing the course?

<p>He felt better after two days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people turn to antibiotics when self-treating, according to the text?

<p>80.4 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of a severe risk mentioned in the text for those who self-medicate using antibiotics?

<p>Dangerous drug interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence if the male doctor has to take antibiotics again after creating drug resistance?

<p>Longer recovery time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk of self-medicating with antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

<p>Masking of severe diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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