ALL ABOUT DRUGS
Medication that is purchased without a prescription......
What is OTC Medicine (Over-The-Counter)
What is the term for the amount of medicine to be taken?
Dose
A smooth, often gel, shell containing medication, which is swallowed whole.......
Capsule
What does A Pharmacist Do?
Focuses on patient care, dispensing medication, and ensuring medication safety
Which fruit is prominently known for containing vitamin C?
ORANGE
When you see these letters on a medication, it indicates a prescription drug.......
Rx
Term Describing the set of chemical processes in the body that convert food and drink into energy.....
Metabolism
A substance in the form of an injection used to stimulate the body’s immune system.......
Vaccine
What does a Pharmacy Owner Do?
Manages a wide-range of business operations in order to ensure success of a pharmacy.
This Vitamin Is Produced With the help of Sun Exposure......
Vitamin D
A Term Described for Using More Medication than prescribed or recommended
Overdose
Once a brand name drug patent has expired it may become this......
Generic Drug
An oil-based, greasy, semi-solid medicine applied to the skin.....
Ointment
How is a pharmacy technician different from a pharmacist?
Pharmacy technicians usually require a license or certification, whereas pharmacists require a doctorate degree (Pharm D).
This Vitamin Helps With Eye Health.....
Vitamin A
This term is denoted as the amount of active ingredient present in in each unit (for example, each pill)
Strength
This class of drugs is often used to reduce swelling and inflammation, especially for minor injuries, and can primarily be found Over-the-Counter.
What are NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)?
A type of medicine used to fight infections caused by bacteria.....
Antibiotic
What does a Pharmacy Assistant Do?
Administrative work and customer service and sometimes dispensing medicine
What vitamin is essential for Blood Clotting?
Vitamin K
A term describing an unexpected effect, mild or severe, that may be caused by a medication, such as an allergic reaction.
Adverse Event
What is the term that refers to the period of time during which a drug maintains its chemical and physical properties, and remains safe and effective for use?
Drug Stability
A medicine in a form that melts at body temperature and is placed under the tongue for rapid absorption.
Dissolvable (Sublingual) Tablet
In order to own a pharmacy, it must be accredited by......
OCP (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
What is a Vitamin?
Organic compounds (nutrients) that the body cannot produce on its own, but are needed in small amounts for proper function and good health