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By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Choose the correct answer or phrase to fill in the blank. Each question has only one correct answer.

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Which problem has the doctor prescribed some medicine for?

  • Headaches
  • Sleep
  • Hypertension

Where can the patient get the medicine?

  • At any store
  • At any pharmacy
  • At a specialist pharmacy

How often should the patient take the medicine?

  • Twice a day
  • Once a day
  • Before meals

What other recommendation does the doctor make?

  • Take a holiday from work
  • Work harder
  • Worry less about work

Should the patient stay home from work for a while?

  • Yes
  • Not necessarily

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