After a Symptom Is Recognized, the First Effort at Treatment

question 2

Multiple Choice

After a symptom is recognized, the first effort at treatment is often self-treatment. Which of the following statements is true about self-treatment?

• A) "Not recognized as valuable by most health care providers."
• B) "Usually ineffective and may delay more effective treatment."
• C) "Always less expensive than biomedical alternatives."
• D) "Influenced by the accessibility of over-the-counter medicines."

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