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Steve went to the doctor for sore throat and was diagnosed with strep throat. The doctor gave him a prescription for an antibiotic. Now Steve is feeling better, but his sister Michelle has a sore throat. Michelle wants to take the rest of Stevens medicine instead of going to the doctor. This would be an example of what? A.) over-the-counter medicine B.) medicine misuse C.) medicine abuse D.) topical medicine​

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Medicine misuse because the antibiotics was meant for Steve you never take someone else’s prescribed pills.
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Answer: B.) medicine misuse

Explanation: Medicine misuse is when medicine is used incorrectly which is what occured in this scenario.

Hope this helps! :)

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