Question

joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?

joel takes the painkillers in a method that was only recommended by his doctor.

joel tells his friend who also has knee pain that a doctor gave him painkillers.

joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.

joel takes the painkillers for the first few days and throws away the rest.

Explanation:

To determine prescription drug abuse, we analyze each option:

• Taking as doctor - recommended (first option) is proper use, not abuse.
• Telling a friend (second option) is just sharing info, not abuse.
• Taking additional painkillers (third option) goes beyond prescribed dosage/regimen, which is likely abuse.
• Throwing away unused (fourth option) is responsible, not abuse.

Answer:

C. Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.