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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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