Ch. 9 Drugs Flashcard

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A condition in which a person can no longer control his or her drug use is called:

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Addiction

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Any reaction to a medicine other than the one intended.

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Side effect

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When a person's body has become used to the effects of a drug or medicine and needs a greater amount to be effective.

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Tolerance

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Prescription medicines can be bought only with a doctor’s written order.

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can be bought only with a doctor’s written order.

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Which of the following is an example of an over-the-counter medicine? marijuana, cough syrup, steroids, opiates

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cough syrup

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What does the label of a prescription medicine include that is NOT on the label of an OTC medicine?

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flavor of medicine

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You should not use a drug if...
Options: The prescription label says its expired, The prescription is for someone else, The dosage is unclear, All of the above

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All of the above

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Prescription Drugs vs. Over the Counter Drugs

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Prescription drugs need a doctor's order; over the counter drugs can be bought without a doctor.

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Prescription Drugs: Over the Counter

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Are often stronger and more addictive: Can still be dangerous if used incorrectly

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Which of these is not a way to dispose of drugs: Flush down the toilet (if the label says to), Throw away, Return to the doctors office (take back programs)

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Put in an unlabeled bag with other drugs