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Which of the following is the most important step you can take if someone you know may be thinking about suicide?
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Which of the following is a possible effect of taking cold medicine on a driver?
A
It may cause drowsiness and impair reaction time, increasing the risk of accidents.
B
It has no effect on driving ability.
C
It guarantees that the driver will remain fully focused.
D
It always improves alertness and driving performance.
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Understand that many cold medicines contain ingredients such as antihistamines or decongestants, which can affect the central nervous system.
Recognize that some of these ingredients may cause side effects like drowsiness or slowed reaction times, which are critical for safe driving.
Consider how drowsiness and impaired reaction time can negatively impact a driver's ability to respond quickly to road conditions, increasing the risk of accidents.
Evaluate the incorrect options by noting that cold medicine does not guarantee full focus, nor does it always improve alertness or have no effect on driving ability.
Conclude that the most accurate effect of taking cold medicine on a driver is that it may cause drowsiness and impair reaction time, thereby increasing accident risk.
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