Who to Call?
You have the chills and a temperature of 102 degrees. Who do you call?
What is doctor
Explain what you would do if: you got a cut or scrape on your knee
Wash it with water, clean it out, put Neosporin on it and then put a band-aid on it.
These 2 letters mean that it is a prescription
RX
What do you do at a pharmacist?
You would get your medicine or ask a medical question about what you should be taking for your condition.
Fatigue
Being tired and not feeling like you have energy.
You have an itchy rash, a mild fever, and a headache. Who do you call?
Who is the doctor
Explain what you would do if: You have a nose bleed.
Pinch the upper bridge of your nose and lean forward while holding a tissue. Use ice if needed. DO NOT lean your head backward-you could choke on your own blood. If it doesn't stop and is still heavily bleeding after 5 hours call 911 or go see a doctor.
These 2 letters stand for "milligrams" which is a measurement of medicine.
MG
Give an example of a Digestion Aid and why you would take it.
Pepto Bismol, Rolaids, anti diarrhea medicine.
Upset stomach.
Nausea
Feeling sick to your stomach and not having an appetite.
You fall on the sidewalk and skin your knee. Who do you call?
Explain what you would do if: you have a bite from a cat or dog.
It depends-
IF it breaks the surface-clean it out and go see a doctor
If it doesn't break the skin-wash it off, ice, and keep an eye on it. Take Tylenol if super painful.
Anyone can but this medicine for you at any time. Is this an RX or OTC?
OTC
1.What comes in a first aid kit.
List at least 4.
2. Where would you buy one?
3. Where should you keep it?
4. Why would you need it?
1. Bandaids, cold compress, tweezers, gauze, medical tape, burn cream etc.
2. Pharmacy
3. Car, medicine cabinet, home
4. To take care of small injuries.
Numbness, headache, bruise
Feeling a tingling or pins and needle like feeling
Having your head hurt-and pain in your head
A black or blue shape on your body due to you hitting it hard.
You have a cut that is taking too long to heal. You have waited 2 days and it is still bleeding through every bandage and you start to have a fever. Who do you call?
Explain what you would do if: You have a bee sting
Put cortizone cream or STING Ease on it to make it feel better.
IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEES OR HAVING AN ALLERGIC REACTION CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
USE AN EPIPEN IF YOU HAVE ONE
Only you can use this medicine and you got it from your doctor for a specific reason.
RX
Give an example of: a cold medicine, allergy medicine and where you would find them.
Day Quil, NY Quil, Robitussin, cough drop.
Wal Mart, Costco, Pharmacy, Target.
Dizziness
not feeling well-dizzy-light headed-
You are in a car accident and you hit your head heard against the steering wheel. What do you do?
Call 911 and go to the Emergency Room
Explain what you would do if: You have a burn on your finger from cooking.
Run it under cold water, put ice on it, put burn cream.
If it starts to bubble or feels like you need more medical attention. Call your doctor.
This medicine comes with directions for using it.
RX & OTC
What does it mean if medicine is expired? Is it ok to take it within 4 months of it being expired?
It means it is time to throw it away and that it won't work if you try to use it and can be HARMFUL to your body.
NO you should not take it.
What is a normal blood pressure range?
Side Effects
Tablet
120/80
Negative symptoms of taking a medicine
A pill