Sulema decides to avoid the side effects of the medication she takes to control her bipolar disorder by not taking it as prescribed.This illustrates _____.
A)abuse
B)nonadherence
C)dependence
D)diversion

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Nonadherence refers to a patient's failure to follow the prescribed treatment regimen. In this case, Sulema is not taking her medication as prescribed, which can lead to negative consequences such as relapse or worsening of symptoms.

Sulema Decides to Avoid the Side Effects of the Medication