Types of Medication
Medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains.
Pain relievers
A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
Liquid.
List 3 common cold symptoms.
1. Stuffy or runny nose.
2. Sore throat.
3. Fever.
4. Coughing or sneezing.
5. Aches.
____________ temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains due to headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, muscular aches and the minor pain of arthritis.
Advil
What is the structure of a paragraph?
1. Beginning
2. Middle
3. End
A medicine which relieves nasal congestion and helps someone who has a cold to breathe more easily.
Decongestion
A small medicinal tablet, taken for sore throats and dissolved in the mouth.
Lozenge
List 4 common allergy symptoms.
1. itchy, watery eyes
2. sneezing
3. Rashes
4. Hives
5. Trouble breathing
6. Swelling
7. Cough
___________ is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual cramps, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains)
Tylenol
What does "heads up" mean?
A warning or call to pay attention.
Medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.
Antacid
A pill that is entirely composed of medication.
Tablet
List 4 symptoms of food poisoning.
1. Vomiting
2. Upset stomach
3. Diarrhea
4. Stomach pain and cramps
5. Fever
6. Headache
7. Nausea
_____________ is used for heartburn and acid reflux, indigestion, diarrhea and feeling sick (nausea).
Pepto-bismol
What does "double check" mean?
Go over (something) for a second time to ensure that it is accurate or safe.
Any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (such as hay fever) and cold symptoms.
Antihistamines
A type of pill, which contains medication inside an outer shell.
Capsule
List 4 symptoms of Shingles.
1. Rash
2. Burning pain
3. Chills
4. Fever
5. Headache
6. Upset stomach
__________ is used to help prevent skin infections in small cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Polysporin
What is a synonym for "young child"?
Little one
Medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria in humans and animals by either killing the bacteria or making it difficult for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics.
Liquid medicine given in very small amounts.
Drops
3 symptoms of an ear infection in a baby.
1. Fever
2. Difficulty sleeping
3. Fluid coming from the ear
4. Difficulty hearing
5. Crying
6. Pulling on ear
____________ is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies.
Claritin
What are the 5 sequencers we learned?
1. First
2. Next
3. Then
4. After that
6. Finally