Medications and Drugs Quiz

What are medications?

• Substances used to treat symptoms of an illness or to cure, manage, or prevent a disease

• Illegal drugs that can be harmful to a person's health

• Drugs that change the way the body or brain functions

• Substances that can be purchased without a prescription

Which type of medication can be purchased without a prescription?

• Prescription medications

• Over-the-counter (OTC) medications

• Illegal drugs

• Diet pills

What are the common side effects of taking medications?

• Drowsiness, headache, nausea

• Abnormal heart rhythm, suicidal thoughts

• Dizziness, loss of coordination, memory loss

• Dry mouth, flushed skin, trouble thinking

What is medication misuse?

• Taking a drug in a way other than its intended use

• Taking too much of a medication

• Forgetting or misunderstanding the instructions for medication use

• Taking someone else's prescription

What are the negative health consequences of abusing depressants?

• Slowed breathing, lack of coordination, death by overdose

• Increased energy, alertness, attention

• Relaxation, calmness, improved sleep

• Pain relief, release of endorphins and dopamine

What are the health risks of abusing opioids?

• Weakness, nausea, confusion

• Liver damage, fatal overdose

• Digestive issues, heart failure

• Infertility, liver disease

What are the negative health effects of marijuana?

• Difficulty thinking, memory loss, anxiety

• High blood pressure, nausea, headaches

• Irregular heartbeats, blurred vision, mood swings

• Hallucinations, insomnia, panic attacks

What are the short-term health effects of using methamphetamine?

• Dry mouth, flushed skin, trouble thinking

• Irregular heartbeats, blurred vision, dizziness

• Hallucinations, insomnia, panic attacks

• Violent behavior, mood swings, memory loss

What are the long-term effects of using hallucinogens?

• Liver disease, kidney disease, lung conditions

• Memory loss, difficulty with speech, seizures

• Difficulty thinking, problem-solving, loss of coordination

• Respiratory conditions associated with smoking

What are the warning signs that someone may be using drugs?

• Loss of interest in school, change in mood or personality

• Trouble concentrating in class, change in sleeping and eating habits

• Making new friends who use drugs, stealing money or selling belongings

• All of the above