Proper Use of Medicines

Medicines should be stored properly to avoid incurring or getting reactions of certain substances that may alter the effect of the said medicine.

• True

• False

Minors can use medicines at any given time as long as it is not expired

• True

• False

Labels are for decorative purposes so it is not necessary to read them.

• True

• False

For correct diagnosis of one’s ailment, a patient should see a medical specialist.

• True

• False

Placebo products are just as good as over-the-counter medicines.

• True

• False

The potency of medicines may be extended through proper storage

• True

• False

Patients should follow the physician’s prescription for speedy recovery.

• True

• False

Medicines should be taken with proper diet and exercise to enable them to boost our body’s defense system and eliminate disease-causing organisms.

• True

• False

The guidelines written on the boxes or labels of medicines should be followed so that these medicines will prove to be effective in healing our diseases.

• True

• False

It is okay to buy medicines from any seller.

• True

• False