A patient reports that he is using a drug for an incorrect purpose. Which one of the following terms describes using a drug in this manner?
a. Adherence
b. Nonadherence
c. Misuse
d. Tolerance
ANS: C
Drug misuse, the use of a drug for the wrong purpose, is often the result of inaccurate self-diagnosis. In addition, the administration of a drug in situations in which contraindications are misunderstood or not recognized contributes to drug misuse.
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