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A life-threatening reaction caused by taking too much medication.
Drug Overdose
A body-regulating medication would NOT be used for which of the following?
Diabetes
Asthma
Headache
High Blood Pressure
Your body makes these to fight a
pathogen when a vaccine is injected.
Antibodies
Briefly describe the difference between antiviral, antibiotics and antifungal medications
ANTIVIRAL FIGHTS VIRUSES
ANTIBIOTICS FIGHT BACTERIA
ANTIFUNGALS FIGHT FUNGUS
What type of medicine might your doctor prescribe if you have an ear infection caused by bacteria?
A.Antifungal
B.Antitoxin
C.Antiviral
D.Antibiotic
a microorganism that causes disease
pathogen
A vaccine for polio will do which of the following?
Causes the body to make antibodies to fight polio
Causes people to develop the polio disease
Protects the body against the measles virus
Protects people against polio for a short time
Used to regulate hormones and brain chemistry.
Antidepressant and Antipsychotic medicines
. Describe the difference between an Antagonistic Interaction and an Additive Interaction. Tell what the difference is between these two and what their effect is on the body and the medicine when they occur.
ANTAGONISTIC INTERATIONàWHEN 2 MEDICINES REACT NEGATIVELY AND THE EFFECT OF THE MEDICINE IS CANCELLED OR REDUCED, OR OTHER SIDE EFFECT OCCUR B/C OF THE REACTION
ADDITIVE INTERACTIONà WHEN 2 MEDICINES INHANCE THE EFFECT OF EACH OTHER, MAKING THE EFFECT STRONGER OR FASTER
Which of the following organizations tests and approves all prescription
medicines before they are sold to the public?
A.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
a medicine applied to the skin through patches or cream
Topical medication
If a person takes two medicines at the same time and one is less effective than when taken alone, what is this called?
Additive Interaction
Antagonistic Interaction
Side effects
None of the above
Drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases
Medicines
Describe the difference between medicine misuse and medicine abuse AND give one example of each.
MEDICINE MISUSEàNOT FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS (TAKING 5 INSTEAD OF 3 CAPSULES)
MEDICINE ABUSEà NOT USING THE MEDICINE FOR IT’S INTENDED PURPOSES (TAKING NYQUIL IN ORDER TO LOSE WIEGHT)
Which of the following is a way a person could MISUSE a medicine
A. taking only half of the prescription with your doctor’s approval
B. Not taking the full dose but saving half of an antibiotic for later
C. Following the instructions on the medicine label D. Taking two medications at the same time as directed by a doctor
intentionally taking medicines for non-medical reasons
Medicine Abuse
Which must have proven safety and effectiveness before being sold?
Prescription Medications
B. Herb-based diet pills
C. Protein shake drink mix
D. Vitamins
Medicines taken in tablet, capsule or liquid form through the mouth.
Oral Medications
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“ All ______ are ______, but not all ______ are ____"
Medicine
Drugs
Drugs
Medicine
When you fail to follow the instructions on or included with the medication.
Medicine Misuse
Medicines you can buy without a doctor's perscription
Over the Counter Medicines (OTC)
Which of the following information is NOT on an OTC medicine label
A. the directions for taking the medication
B. The expiration date
C. the inactive ingredients in the medicine
D. the name of the pharmacy
Substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body.
Drugs
List the 6 uses of medications
PREVENT DIEASE
FIGHT PATHOGENS
RELIEVE PAIN/OTHER SYMPTOMS
MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS
HELP MAINTAIN/RESTORE HEALTH
REGULATE BODY SYSTEMS
Medicines that are available only with the
recommendation of a doctor, and are dispensed only by a licensed pharmacist.
Perscription Medication