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:

• Option 1: Taking as doctor - recommended is proper use, not abuse.
• Option 2: Telling a friend about the prescription is not abuse.
• Option 3: Taking additional painkillers (beyond prescribed) is misuse, as it exceeds medical guidance and can lead to abuse due to over - medicating.
• Option 4: Disposing of unused pills is responsible, not abuse.

Answer:

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