Tobacco Basics
This is a plant used to make cigarettes and other products.
Tobacco
Smoke blown out by someone smoking that others breathe in is what?
Secondhand Smoke
A disease that can be caused by smoking tobacco is called what?
Lung disease / cancer
A drug that requires a doctor's permission to use is called what?
What should you do if you do not understand a prescription label?
Contact a doctor or pharmacist
The addictive drug found in tobacco.
It is dangerous because it can harm these people nearby.
Non-smokers, children, all people nearby.
Which is NOT a health effect of smoking:
Lung cancer, worsened memory, or improved awareness.
Improved awareness
A medicine you can buy without a prescription is what?
Over-the-counter
True or False:
It is okay to share prescription painkillers with a friend if they are having a bad migraine.
False
This term means trying to stop smoking and prevent others from starting.
Anti-smoking.
It includes smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and what else?
Cigar or pipe
Smoking can cause problems with what body system that helps you breathe?
Respiratory (Breathing) system
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are examples of what?
Over-the-counter / pain relievers
Mixing medicines without talking to a doctor can cause what?
Harmful side effects
Tobacco is made from a what?
Plant
True or False:
Secondhand smoke is safe for children
False
Name two health problems caused by smoking tobacco.
Lung disease, cancer, breathing issues, heart disease
This information tells you how and when to take a medicine.
Prescription label / directions
Why are anti-smoking campaigns important?
To warn and educate others about the risks and possible consequences of smoking
Name one product that can be made from tobacco
Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars
Name one health problem it can cause for children.
Asthma / breathing problems
Why is nicotine dangerous for your health?
It is addictive and harms the body
Why should prescription medicines only be taken by the person it is prescribed to?
People can have different reactions or may be allergic
Name two safe medicine habits everyone should follow.
Read labels, not sharing medicine, store it properly, follow all directions