Category I
drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions
What are medicines?
reactions to medicines that are not intended
What are side effects?
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind
What are drugs?
True or False... it is illegal to use a drug that is not prescribed to you.
What is true.
these medicines destroy bacteria
What are antibiotics?
these are what medicines that are applied to the skin are called
What are topical medicines?
the use of medicine in ways other than the intended use
What is medicine misuse?
these regulations are included on an OTC (over-the-counter) medicine label
What are FDA regulations?
medicines working together in a positive way
What is addictive interaction?
clinical trials are tested on _______ volunteers
What are human volunteers?
these require a health care provider's approval for refills
What are prescription medicines?
companies must test their medicines according to these
What are FDA guidelines?
the interaction of two or more medicines that result in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone
What is the synergistic effect?
these take advantage of the body's natural defense system
What are vaccines?
medicines you can buy without a prescription
What are OTC (over-the-counter) medicines?
a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
What is a drug overdose?
when the effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another medicine
What is an antagonistic interaction?
this is the condition when the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine
What is tolerance?
intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons is considered
What is medicine abuse?
analgesic are used for this
What is pain relief?