Question | Answer |
Define drugs? | Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person’s physical and/or psychological state. |
Define medicines | Medicines are drugs that are used to cure, prevent or treat illnesses or discomfort. |
What is a side effect? | An effect caused by a drug other then the intended effect |
What are four common side effects of medicines? | Headaches, sleepiness, diarrhea and nausea |
How would you define prescription drugs? | a specific medicine ordered be a doctor in writing |
What does OTC stand for? | Over-the-counter drugs |
Name one piece of information that is on a prescription? | The name of the drug
The dose
When you should take the medicine
How often you should take the medicine
The length of time you should take the medicine |
Define prescription drug abuse | Legal medicines with legitimate uses can be abused -- meaning they're taken by someone other than the patient or in a manner or dose other than what's recommended |
Name one of the most common medicines that are abused | Vicodin/Hydrocodone
Xanex
Adderall
Valium
Ambien
Oxycontin |
What is analgesics use for? | To relieve pain |
What is antihistamines used for? | Allergy symptoms |
What are antacids used for? | Works against stomach acids that cause heartburn. |
What are antibiotics used for? | Drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. |
The drug is packaged into patches that are placed on the skin. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Transdermal Patches |
The drug is applied directly to certain areas of the body and absorbed into the skin. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Topical Application |
The drug is swallowed and absorbed through blood vessels in the intestines. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Ingestion |
Surgically implanted specialized pumps inject drugs directly into a specific part of the body. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Implanted Pumps |
The drugs enter the body through blood vessels in the lungs when it is inhaled. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Inhalation |
The drug is injected by a hypodermic needle. Name the method of how drugs enter the body. | Injection |
What difference may be in the inactive ingredients of Generic drugs? | things that give the pill its shape, color, and size. |
What are drug interactions? | Occur when drugs react with another drug, food or dietary supplement. |
How can drug interaction effect the drug you are taking? | Could increase or decrease the effect of a drug. |
What is anaphylactic shock? | A serious allergic reaction |
Tell how anaphylatic shocks affects the body. | Affects the entire body including itching all over, swelling, especially in the mouth and throat, wheezing or difficulty breathing, pounding heart, fainting and unconsciousness. |