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A woman struggling with a bacterial illness is prescribed a month's supply of a potent antibiotic. She takes the antibiotic for about two weeks and feels much better. Should she save the remaining two-week supply, or should she continue taking the drug?

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Answer:

Continue taking it

Step-by-step explanation:

It's been shown and documented time and time again that people that don't fill the quota that doctor prescribed to them usually fall ill again, and if they're unlucky, the bacteria is more resistant to said antibiotic

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