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Question 1 of 5

The patient crushes extended-release pain medication tablets in order to obtain relief immediately. Which term describes the action of this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Medication misuse. Crushing extended-release tablets alters the intended mechanism of the medication, leading to improper use. This can result in harmful effects or reduced effectiveness. Medication dependence (
A) refers to reliance on a medication for normal functioning, not altering its form. Medication abuse (
B) involves using a medication for non-medical purposes or in excessive amounts. Medication underuse (
D) is not applicable in this scenario as the patient is actively using the medication, albeit incorrectly.

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