Vocabulary
Polite Expressions
Symptoms & Recommendations
Say it Right
Services at the Pharmacy
100

What's the English word for "dolor de cabeza"?

Headache

100

Say a polite way to offer help to a customer.

How can I help you? / Can I help you with anything?

100

What does "sore throat" mean?

Pain in your throat when you swallow or speak.

100

He have a fever.

He has a fever.

100

Name one service a customer can ask for in a pharmacy.

Check blood pressure / Weigh themselves / Flu vaccination

200

What is the meaning of "antihistamine"? Explain it in English.

A medicine for allergies

200

Say a polite way to offer a product.

Would you like this one? / I can recommend this.

200

A customer says: "I have a headache." What do you say?

I recommend Paracetamol 500. / Would you like a painkiller / something for the pain?

200

You must to speak with the pharmacist.

You must speak with the pharmacist.

200

A customer wants to weigh himself or herself. What do you say?

The scale is over there. / Yes, of course. Let me show you.

300

What's the opposite of "prescription medicine"?

OTC medicine / Over-The-Counter medicine

300

A customer is a tourist. How do you say goodbye?

Thank you and enjoy your stay!

300

A customer says: “I’m sneezing a lot and my eyes are itchy.” What do you recommend?

Maybe you need something for allergies. / I recommend the AllerFree antihistamine. It helps with those symptoms.

300

Do you can help me?

Can/Could you help me?

300

How do you explain where to leave expired medicines?

You can leave them in the green container. / Please use the recycling box.

400

Name two symptoms a customer might have.

E.g. Stomachache, sore throat, fever, rash, etc.

400

Say a polite way to ask if the customer needs anything else.

Is there anything else I can help you with? / Do you need anything else?

400

How would you describe the symptoms of a cold?

Sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny nose, maybe mild fever.

400

Take it one pill every four hours with water.

Take one pill every four hours with water.

400

A customer wants to know if they can get a vaccination. What do you say?

Yes, we offer flu shots. / Let me check if the pharmacist is available.

500

Describe in English what a "painkiller" is and what it's for.

A medicine to reduce or stop pain.

500

Say a polite way to talk about a product being unavailable.

I’m afraid we don’t have that in stock. / Sorry, that product is currently unavailable.

500

Which symptoms mean you should speak to the pharmacist? Say two or three.

High fever / Chest pain/ Serious allergic reaction / Vomiting or strong stomach pain / Shortness of breath.

500

This medicine is for headache, but you shouldn’t take if drive.

This medicine is for headache, but you shouldn’t take it if you’re driving.

500

A tourist asks: “Can I use my prescription from another country?” What do you say?

I’ll check with the pharmacist for you. / Let me confirm that information.

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