Personal Health

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What are medicines used for?

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To treat, cure, or prevent diseases

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What are the two types of medicines?

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Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC)

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Which category of medicine is used to treat bacterial infections? Options: Vaccines, Antibiotics, Vitamins, Antihistamines

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Antibiotics

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Vaccines are designed to: Cure diseases, Prevent diseases, Relieve pain, Increase energy

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Prevent diseases

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Which of the following is true about vaccines?
Options:
They are used to treat bacterial infections
They protect you from getting certain diseases
They relieve pain
They enhance memory

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They protect you from getting certain diseases

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What is one of the factors that influence the effect of medicine on the body?

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Weight

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What role does weight play in the effect of medicine?

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It can affect the dosage needed

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How can combining medicines affect their impact?

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It can enhance or reduce effectiveness

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What might happen if you ignore age when prescribing medicine?

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Incorrect dosage

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What is a side effect?

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Any reaction to a medicine other than the one intended