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What is the recommended first point of contact for a student who needs advice on treating symptoms with over-the-counter (OTC) medication but does not have a prescription?

Make an appointment with a specialist physician.

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Consult online symptom-checkers like WebMD.

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Call the emergency ward of the nearest hospital.

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Talk to the pharmacist at a drug store.

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If you are taking an herbal supplement or traditional medicine brought from China, what is the most critical safety protocol before using any local Western medication?

Disclose the herbal supplement to a doctor or pharmacist.

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Ensure the TCM remedy has a 'non-drowsy' label.

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Limit the use of the herbal remedy to the duration of the illness.

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Only take the Western medication in the morning.

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If a student’s health coverage plan is ‘direct pay,’ what does this typically mean regarding payment at the campus clinic?

The student must pay upfront and then submit a claim for full reimbursement.

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The student pays nothing, as the plan covers the entire cost at the time of service.

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The student must pay a fixed amount (deductible) each time, regardless of the service cost.

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The health provider covers a certain percentage, and the student covers the rest.

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Why will doctors in the US and Canada typically refuse to prescribe antibiotics for the common cold or flu?

The doctor requires a full blood test before prescribing any controlled substance.

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Prescribing antibiotics for mild symptoms is against the law in both countries.

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Antibiotics are too expensive for the student's health coverage plan to afford.

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Antibiotics are controlled drugs that are not effective against viruses.

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What is the primary way a student should identify a local OTC equivalent for a Chinese brand-name medication they used at home?

By taking a picture of the original packaging to show the doctor.

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By focusing on the generic ingredient name of the home medication.

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By waiting until a prescription is secured from a doctor.

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By finding the most popular medicine brand listed on a foreign website.

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Which rule should be followed when dealing with a fever up to 38.9 $38.9^{\circ}\text{C}/102^{\circ}\text{F}$

Take multiple doses of Tylenol and Advil simultaneously.

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Consult a doctor if the fever lasts longer than a few days.

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Go to the hospital emergency ward immediately.

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Suggest plenty of rest and fluids before taking any OTC medication.

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Which essential item must accompany any prescription medication a student brings into the host country?

A receipt proving the cost was low.

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A full supply of the same OTC cough drops.

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A copy of the prescription from the home country doctor.

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A notarized letter from the pharmacy.

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What is the primary action a student should take to avoid making an illness worse or dragging it out longer than necessary?

Consult online forums for the strongest home remedy available.

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Take a variety of OTC medications simultaneously for every symptom.

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Admit to being sick and make time for rest and fluids.

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Ignore it and carry on as usual, believing they have no time to be sick.

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