Medical Safety
Why is it important to read the medicine bottle's label before taking it?
Reading the label tells you important information like how much to take and when to take it.
If a patient needs to take two pills a day for a week, what is the total number of pills needed?
14 pills.
What is a pharmacy?
A place where you get medicine.
What kind of medicine do you swallow that is small and round?
Pills.
What do you call a pharmacist that loves to read?
Pill-osopher!
Why should you never take someone else's medicine?
It might not be right for you and could make you sick.
If a pharmacist combines 150 mL and 300 mL of a solution, what is the total volume in mL?
450 mL.
Name some places where pharmacists work.
They work in stores, hospitals, and clinics.
What is the name of the medicine you drink when you’re sick?
Liquid medicine.
Why did the tablet go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling a little crushed!
Why is it important to store medicine properly?
It keeps the medicine safe and makes sure it works well.
A pharmacist needs to prepare 100 milliliters of a solution. If each bottle contains 25 milliliters, how many bottles are needed?
4 bottles.
Who works in a pharmacy?
Pharmacists and employers/helpers.
What kind of medicine comes in a sweet syrup for a cough?
Cough syrup.
What do you call a sleepy pill?
A nap-sule!
Who is someone you can ask if you have any questions about your medicine?
Pharmacist/doctor.
A prescription requires 3 doses of medicine each day. If each dose is 4 milliliters, how many milliliters are needed for one day?
12 mL.
Why do we take medicine?
To make us feel better when we are sick/ to better our health.
What is the name of the medicine you put on your skin for a cut?
Ointment.
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
He wasn't peeling well!
What are some ways to stay safe with medicines at home?
Keep them in their bottles, out of reach of children, and check the dates.
A patient has to take 1 tablet every 4 hours. How many pills will they take in 24 hours?
6 pills.
Explain the difference between pill and liquid medicine.
Pills are solid and you swallow them. Liquid medicine is like a drink.
What is the name of the medicine you spray into your nose for allergies?
Nasal spray.
Why was the teddy bear sick?
Becayse he had a “stuffed” nose!