Chapter22: Pharmacology
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1. How are prescription medicines different from OTC ones? a. They can be toxic.
b. They don't contain dyes or preservatives. c. They're unsafe for use without medical supervision. d. They contain much smaller amounts of active ingredients.
2. What you shouldn't do when treating oneself with OTCS? a. Do not take medicine.
b. Follow any label warnings.
c. Diagnose your health problem carefully. d. Read the label carefully and follow dosage instructions.
3. What should you look for when you select an OTC medicine?
a. One that doesn't have red dye. b. One that
helps your main symptom. c. One that's a time-release formula.
d. One that helps a wide range of symptoms.
4. If you follow the directions on an OTC label, what could happen?
a. It could have a bad side effect. b. It could cause long-term damage.
c. It could have problems that may require a healthcare provider's care. d. It could control the chronic condition and relieve annoying symptoms.
5. Which of the following is NOT a common use of an OTC medicine?
a. Anxiety
b. Constipation C. Fever
d. Inflammation
6. Which of the following represents the appropriate way to use a prescription drug?
a. Taking it to get high b. Snorting it to get relief faster
C. Taking it without a prescription d. Taking the proper dosage as intentended
7. What is the substance that acts as an activator?
a. Agonist
b. Antagonist
c. Receptor
d. Toxins
8. How are prescription medicines different from over-the-counter medicines?
a. They can be bought anywhere.
b. They have more inactive ingredients.
c. They do not need medical supervision.
d. They may have a higher risk for abuse and dependence.
9. What should you do if you have adverse side effects while taking a prescription medicine?
a. Stop taking the medicine. b. Call your healthcare provider.
c. Take a smaller dose.
d. Go to a hospital emergency room.
10. What should you do if you miss a dose of a prescription medicine? a. Take the missed dose right away.
b. Skip the dose and get back on schedule.
c. Take 2 doses the next time.
d. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist what to do.
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