Which term refers to the misuse of medications for unauthorized purposes?

• A. Authorized Practitioners
• B. Patient Name
• C. Drug Diversion
• D. Witnessing person

Answer: (C)

Drug diversion describes the transfer of medications from legitimate medical channels to individuals for whom they were not prescribed or for illicit purposes. It captures the act of misusing medications or redistributing them outside approved use, which is exactly what the question is asking about.

This term is the best fit because it centers on unauthorized use or distribution of drugs, including taking, stealing, or handing out medications to others. The other options don’t describe misuse: Authorized Practitioners refers to who can prescribe medications; Patient Name is just an identifying detail; a Witnessing person is someone who verifies medication administration, not the act of misusing medications.