3-1 Mastery Assessment Prescription & Non Prescription Drugs

Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician

• Over-the-counter medicines

• Drug misuse

• Prescription medicines

• Club drugs

Which of the following is an example of an over-the-counter medicine?

• marijuana

• steroids

• cough syrup

• opiates

medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician

• Narcotics

• Stimulants

• Over-the-counter medicines

• Prescription medicines

What is the best way to safely dispose most types of unneeded medicines?

• Take Back Programs

• Throw away in the trash

• Flush down the toilet

• Give it to your friend

How can you safely throw away drugs in the trash?

• Remove any identifying information on the bottle

• Mix the medicine with dirt, kitty litter, or used coffee grounds

• Place the mixture in a sealed plastic bag

• Throw the bag in the trash

• All of the above

Non-prescription drugs have risks.

• True

• False

It is easy to become addicted to drugs.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a non-prescription drug?

• benadryl for allergies

• antibiotics for an infection

• lipitor for high cholesterol

• beta blockers for high blood pressure

It is safe to take unlabeled drugs from someone.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a prescription drug?

• Advil for joint pain

• Robitussin for cough

• insulin for diabetes

• Tylenol for headache