Question

question: 19 of 30
a patient ordering a prescription refill tells a pharmacy technician that although the medication should be taken twice per day, they choose to take it only once per day. which of the following characteristics is the patient practicing?
privacy
adherence
autonomy
beneficence

Explanation:

The question is about a patient's choice to take medication differently than prescribed, related to the principle of autonomy (the right to make one's own decisions about healthcare). Privacy relates to confidentiality, adherence is following instructions, and beneficence is doing good—none fit as well as autonomy here.

Answer:

Autonomy (the option labeled "Autonomy")