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WorksheetsIntroduction to Drugs and Health Vocabulary
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a SIDE-EFFECT?
A desired reaction to a medicine
Any unwanted reaction to a medicine other than the one intended
The main purpose of taking a medicine
A type of overdose
Which of the following is listed as a possible side-effect?
Increased appetite
Improved vision
Drowsiness
Stronger bones
Which statement correctly contrasts Drugs and Medicines as defined?
Drugs are helpful, medicines are harmful
Drugs change body or mind function; medicines are specialized drugs used to prevent illnesses, kill germs, relieve pain, and treat conditions diseases
Medicines change the mind only; drugs change the body only
Medicines and drugs are unrelated
Which situation best matches Withdrawal?
Needing more of the drug for the same effect
Stopping an addictive substance and then having physical or psychological symptoms
Using a specialized drug to kill germs
Taking more than the body can tolerate
Which description best matches the image of a doctor holding sealed, child-proof medicine packaging?
It illustrates easy to open medicine
It represents specialized medicines made to prevent children from eating
It shows a person experiencing withdrawal
It shows an example of drowsiness
Which body system do stimulants speed up according to the content?
Digestive system
Nervous system
Skeletal system
Immune system
According to the slide, cocaine is made from the leaves of which plant?
Cocoa plant
Coca plant
Coffee plant
Tea plant
What legal status is explicitly stated for cocaine in the content?
Legal over 21
Prescription-only
Illegal
Legal with parental consent
Which of the following lists ONLY stimulants from the content?
Nicotine, caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine
Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine
Caffeine, alcohol, anxiety medication
Muscle relaxers, amphetamines, vodka
Which statement best matches the diagram showing a heart with a jagged line on the stimulants slide?
Stimulants decrease heart rate
Stimulants have no effect on the heart
Stimulants increase heart rate and blood pressure
Stimulants only affect the digestive system
Depressant drugs do what to the body’s functions according to the content?
Speed them up
Keep them the same
Slow them down
Only affect the brain
The phrase "to depress or keep down" on the depressants slide means depressants primarily:
Energize the body
Calm your nerves and mind
Increase alertness
Raise blood pressure
Which of the following is stated as a potential characteristic of depressants?
They can be very addictive
They are always non-addictive
They always increase energy
They are only found in plants
According to the slide, what are Club Drugs?
Medicines used only in hospitals
Illegal drugs often abused in night clubs or all-night rave parties
Natural herbs used for relaxation
Vitamins taken before sports
Which location is specifically linked to the abuse of club drugs on the slide?
Libraries during exams
Night clubs and all-night rave parties
School cafeterias
Hospitals
Heroin is described as:
A legal medicine for pain
An illegal drug made from the opium poppy plant
A vitamin supplement
A mild over-the-counter pain reliever
Which opioid is noted as a legal medication used in hospitals for extreme pain and made from the opium poppy?
Fentanyl
Morphine
Ecstasy
Ketamine
PKRT stands for...
Prevent, Kill, Relieve, Treat
Please Keep Realeased Tigers
Party Kate Really Tired
Please Keep Reading Typos
Which of the following is an example of a depressant drug?
Caffeine
Alcohol
Cocaine
Amphetamine
What is the main effect of stimulants on the nervous system?
They slow down brain activity
They speed up messages between the brain and body
They have no effect on the nervous system
They cause drowsiness
Which of the following best describes a medicine?
A vitamin supplement
Any illegal substance
A specialized drug used to prevent, treat, or relieve illness
A substance used to change the mind only
Which of the following is a common effect of depressant drugs on the body?
Heightened energy levels
Increased alertness
Faster digestion
Slowed breathing and heart rate
What is the primary purpose of child-proof medicine packaging?
To prevent children from accidentally consuming medicine
To make medicine easier to open for adults
To reduce the cost of packaging
To keep medicine fresh
Which of the following substances is classified as a stimulant?
Heroin
Caffeine
Ketamine
Alcohol
