Chapter 19 Health Review – Flashcards

Define the following terms:

Medicines

Drugs

Additive interaction

Synergistic effect

Antagonistic interaction

Taking advantage of the body's natural defence system is how ____________works.

Which type of medicine destroys bacteria? a) Antivirals b) Antifungals c) Antitoxins d) Antibiotics

What medicines called that are applied to your skin?

What are the reactions to medicines other than the one intended a) Toxins b) Side effects c) Synergistic effect d) Symptoms

A condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine is called___________.

A preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease is called _________

Medicines that treat or prevent illness can be classified into four broad categories which are 1) 2) 3) 4)

1.)_____________contain weakened or dead pathogens that cause disease.2.)______________Prevent disease; fight off bacteria that produce substances toxic to the body.3.)____________are a class of drug that destroy disease-causing microorganisms, called bacteria.4.)___________drugs are available to treat some viral illnesses, such as flu.5.)____________can suppress or kill fungus cells, such as athlete's foot and ring worm.

T/F During a clinical trial a drug is tested on human volunteers.

T/F OTC medicines require your health care providers approval for refills.

T/F Prescription medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription.

T/F Medicine misuse involves using a medicine in ways other than the intended use.

T/F It's illegal to use a drug not prescribed to you.

All companies must test their medicines according to __________.

Which is NOT included on an OTC medicine label? a) Warnings b) Directions c) Active ingredient d) FDA regulations

All are examples of medicine misuse EXCEPT: a) Giving a prescription medicine to a person to whom it was not prescribed. b) Taking the medicine for the period prescribed or recommended c) Mixing medicines without the knowledge of your health care professional . d) Taking too much or too little of a medicine.

Medicine abuse is _____________________________ ________________________________________________________.

What is strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug?

To lose weight or stay awake while studying; to fit in with others; and to avoid taking any medicine that was prescribed to someone else are examples of what?

T/F Medicine misuse involves using a medicine for the intended use

T/F In the United States, all medicines must meet standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

T/F Herbal and dietary supplements are not regulated the same way that medicines are.

T/F Prescription medicines are medicines that a person can buy without a doctor's prescription.

T/F Over-the-counter medicines are medicines that are dispensed only with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.

T/F The label of an OTC medicine includes special instructions for taking the medicine, the prescribing doctor's name and the patient's name, whether refills are allowed, and other information

T/F Information that appears on every OTC medicine label includes the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, uses, purpose, directions, warnings, and expiration date

T/F Taking a prescription medicine not prescribed to you is an example of medicine misuse

T/F Intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons is medicine abuse

T/F One way to avoid medicine abuse is to use drugs to stay awake while studying

T/F A drug overdose is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a very small amount of a drug