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WorksheetsConsumer Chemistry Q4M1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
1.Which of the following is NOT an anti-inflammatory agent?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. Celecoxib
d. Ibuprofen
What will happen to the person with stomach virus taking an antibiotic?
a. His illness will be cured.
b. The symptoms of his illness will be lessened.
c. The duration of his illness will be shortened.
d. He will develop some drug-resistant bacteria.
Which of the following represents the appropriate way to use a prescription drug?
(short to long)
a. Taking the proper dosage as intended
b. Snorting it to get relief faster
c. Taking it to get high
d. Taking it without a prescription
Which of the following is the best treatment for viral diseases such as
diphtheria, mumps and smallpox?
a. Tetracyclines
b. Antiviral drugs
c. Vaccinations
d. Antibacterial drugs
Which of the following refers to the principle of curing a disease by
administering substances that produce the opposite effect of the disease when
given to a healthy human?
a. Antiseptics
b. Over-the-counter drugs
c. Topical antibiotics
d. Allopathic drugs
What is the substance that acts as an activator?
a. Receptor
b. Agonist
c. Toxins
d. Antagonist
What do you call the use of antibiotics to treat cold?
a. Drug misuse
b. Appropriate therapy
c. Placebo effect
d. Drug abuse
Which of the following cures the common cold?
a. There is no cure
b. Antibiotics
c. Antihistamines
d. Vitamin C
Which of the following base units of measurement is NOT used in medication?
a. m
b. l
c. kl
d. g
Which of the following is NOT a common use of an OTC medicine?
a. Anxiety
b. Constipation
c. Fever
d. Inflammation
What should you look for when you select an OTC medicine?
a. One that's a time-release formula.
b. One that helps a wide range of symptoms
c. One that helps your main symptom.
d. One that doesn't have red dye.
4. If you follow the directions on an OTC label, what could happen?
a. It could control the chronic condition and relieve annoying symptoms.
b. It could have problems that may require a healthcare provider’s care.
c. It could cause long-term damage.
d. It could have a bad side effect.
1. How are prescription medicines different from OTC ones?
a. They can be toxic.
b. They don't contain dyes or preservatives.
c. They're unsafe for use without medical supervision.
d. They contain much smaller amounts of active ingredients
Which of the following represents the appropriate way to use a prescription drug?
a. Snorting it to get relief faster
b. Taking the proper dosage as intended
c. Taking it without a prescription
d. Taking it to get high
2. What you shouldn’t do when treating oneself with OTCs?
a. Read the label carefully and follow dosage instructions.
b. Diagnose your health problem carefully.
c. Follow any label warnings.
d. Do not take medicine.
How are prescription medicines different from over-the-counter medicines?
a. They may have a higher risk for abuse and dependence.
b. They do not need medical supervision.
c. They have more inactive ingredients.
d. They can be bought anywhere.
What should you do if you miss a dose of a prescription medicine?
a. Take 2 doses the next time.
b. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist what to do.
c. Skip the dose and get back on schedule.
d. Take the missed dose right away.
What should you do if you have adverse side effects while taking a prescription
medicine?
a. Take a smaller dose.
b. Go to a hospital emergency room.
c. Call your healthcare provider.
d. Stop taking the medicine.
Drugs with high MW need to be administered directly into the
compartment where they will be used.
a. true
b. false
c. perhaps true
d. perhaps false
Aspirin has broadly affecting, long lasting effects that are anti inflammatory
only
true
false
maybe true
quite false
