Using an antibiotic to treat a cold is an example of a. appropriate therapy b. d

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Using an antibiotic to treat a cold is an example of a. appropriate therapy b. drug abuse. c. drug misuse d. a placebo effect Using the narcotic OxyContin for its intoxicating effect is an example of a. appropriate recreation b. drug abuse c. drug misuse d. legal intoxication A placebo is a. an alcohol solution of an active drug b. an inactive substance that looks like real medication c. a PCB d. a platinum/cesium/boron drug In a double-blind study, some patients are given the drug being tested and others are given a. acupuncture b. a homeopathic formulation c. morphine d. a placebo

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1. c. drug misuse (Antibiotics are for diseases caused by bacteria. Cold is caused by virus)

2. b. drug abuse (It is for pain relief. Intoxication is not it's intended use.)

3. b. an inactive substance that looks like real medication (patient feels psychologically better)

4. a placebo

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