Question

story 3: on sunday, jerome had a sore throat and fever. on monday he went to his regular doctor, who prescribed an antibiotic (label 1). jerome has been taking 2 pills each day, 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. on wednesday, jerome had an upset stomach, so his dad took him to the grocery store, where they bought an over - the - counter antacid (label 2). jerome took the antacid medicine that night and the next morning. by the next afternoon, the stomach ache was gone and so was his sore throat and fever, so jerome stopped taking both medicines.
local pharmacy
120 main street
anytown, usa 11111
(800) 555 - 5555
dr. d. garcia
no 68542
date 2/02/18
jerome hudson
891 elm street, anytown, usa 11111
take one tablet every 12 hours for 10 days until all medication is gone.
ciprofloxin hci 250mg tablet
no refills - dr. authorization required
use before: 11/02/21
slf/slf
drug facts
active ingredient (in each tablet) purpose
calcium carbonate usp 500mg antacid
uses relieve
heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion
upset stomach associated with these symptoms
warnings
ask a doctor before use if you have
kidney stones a calcium - restricted diet
ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
also taking a prescription drug. antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
when using this product
do not take more than 15 tablets in 24 hours
do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
keep out of reach of children.
directions chew 2 - 4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor
other information store at 10 - 30°c (50 - 77°f)
each tablet contains: calcium 210 mg and magnesium 8 mg
inactive ingredients calcium, flavor, methacrylic, mineral oil, polyethylene, glycerol, powdered calcium, talc

1. jeromes use of this drug was:

proper use
misuse
abuse

Explanation:

La etiqueta del antibiótico dice que Jerome debe tomar una tableta cada 12 horas durante 10 días. Pero él dejó de tomar el antibiótico antes de terminar el tratamiento. Esto es una mala práctica, ya que no terminar un tratamiento de antibióticos puede hacer que los gérmenes desarrollen resistencia.

Answer:

Misuse