A patient follows the teachings of Christian Science and will not take any medications, but for which health problem will medications be used by members of this religion?
1. Immunizations to comply with civil law
2. Chemotherapy to treat cancer
3. Antibiotics
4. Narcotics for pain relief
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Explanation: 1. Christian Science does not allow the use of medications in treating disease or illness, but will allow immunizations and vaccines to comply with civil law.
2. Chemotherapy to treat cancer is not allowed.
3. Antibiotics are not allowed.
4. Narcotics for pain relief are not allowed.
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