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What are substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind?
drinks
drugs
vaccines
drugs
How do antihistamines work?
They reduce sneezing and/or itching.
They help you breathe faster.
They make your body stronger.
They reduce sneezing and/or itching.
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the FDA?
Prescription medicines
Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines
Herbal and dietary supplements
Herbal and dietary supplements
What helps neutralize the effects of toxins, or harmful substances, which are produced by certain bacteria?
antitoxins
antibiotics
vaccines
antitoxins
Some medications can cause severe side effects.
True/False
True
What is a possible danger of using herbal or dietary supplements without checking with a health care provider?
They can have harmful side effects or interactions.
They are all tested and approved by the FDA.
They are always safe to use.
They can have harmful side effects or interactions.
What is one problem with antibiotics?
Antibiotics can cause side effects.
Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, making them less effective.
Both of the above
Both of the above
What is the role of the FDA in medicine safety?
To create new medicine
To approve medicines for use based on safety and effectiveness
To sell medicines to consumers
To approve medicines for use based on safety and effectiveness
What is the purpose of prescription medicine labels?
To tell the consumer how to buy more medicine
To provide information about the medicine's safety and how to use it
To show how much money the medicine costs
To provide information about the medicine's safety and how to use it
How do vaccines help the body protect itself from infections?
by directly killing pathogens in the body
by immediately curing infections once they occur
by stimulating the immune system to recognize and remember pathogens
by stimulating the immune system to recognize and remember pathogens
How many clinical trials must a new medicine go through before the FDA can approve it?
1
2
3
3
8. Why is it dangerous to take someone else’s prescription medicine?
The medicine is too expensive.
You are not allowed to take medicine without a prescription.
It can lead to medicine misuse and potential harm.
It can lead to medicine misuse and potential harm.
Vaccines contain ______________ versions of the pathogens that cause a particular disease.
dead or weakened
live
dead or weakened
What is the meaning of the term "experimental" in relation to new medicines?
The medicine is only tested on animals.
The medicine has not completed all clinical trials but is allowed for use in some cases.
The medicine is only tested by the FDA.
The medicine has not completed all clinical trials but is allowed for use in some cases.
What can happen if you misuse medicine by taking too much?
It might work faster.
It can cause a dangerous overdose.
It will help you feel better more quickly.
It can cause a dangerous overdose.