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WorksheetsPE & Health - Medicines as Health Products
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why might teenagers experience stress during puberty?
Due to physical changes.
Because of improved health.
Due to lack of sleep.
Because of better immunity.
What can happen to our physical health when we cannot cope with stress during puberty?
It improves our immune response.
It makes us feel more energetic.
It may weaken our immune response and make us sick.
It has no effect on our health.
What is one possible effect of distress during puberty?
Increased immunity.
Weakening of the immune response.
Better physical health.
No change in health.
Why do pharmacists not allow customers to buy some medicines?
Some medicines require a doctor's prescription for safety reasons.
Pharmacists want to keep certain medicines for themselves.
Customers might misuse medicines if given freely.
Medicines are only sold during specific hours of the day.
Which of the following is an example of a preventive medicine?
Antibiotics
Vaccines
Painkillers
Antidepressants
Which of the following conditions can be managed using maintenance medicines?
Common cold and flu
Hypertension and diabetes
Broken bones
Skin allergies
What is the primary purpose of medicines used for prevention?
To cure diseases after they occur
To stop diseases before they start
To treat symptoms of existing illnesses
To provide pain relief only
What is the primary purpose of medicines classified as "cure"?
To prevent diseases from occurring
To treat sickness or relieve pain
To improve physical fitness
To provide vitamins and nutrients
What is the role of maintenance medicines in healthcare?
To cure diseases completely
To protect the patient from another attack
To provide temporary relief from symptoms
To prevent all types of diseases
What does OTC stand for in the context of medicines?
Over-the-counter
On-the-counter
Over-the-cabinet
Open-the-container
Which of the following is an example of a medicine used for curing fever?
Antibiotics
Paracetamol
Vitamins
Painkillers
What do medicines used for curing illnesses and diseases prevent?
The disease from spreading to others
The disease from getting worse or heal them eventually
The disease from causing allergies
The disease from improving immunity
Which of the following is an example of a medicine used for curing infections?
Paracetamol
Antibiotics
Painkillers
Vitamins
Which type of medicine requires a doctor's approval before use?
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Prescription medicines
Complementary medicine
Herbal supplements
Which type of medicine is often used alongside conventional treatments to support health?
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Prescription medicines
Complementary medicine
Antibiotics
What does "Over-the-counter (OTC)" medicine mean?
Medicines that require a prescription from a doctor.
Medicines that can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription.
Medicines that are only available in hospitals.
Medicines that are used only for serious illnesses.
What is required to obtain prescription medicines?
A prescription from a doctor
A receipt from a pharmacy
A recommendation from a friend
A label from the medicine bottle
Which type of medicines need a doctor's prescription?
Over-the-counter medicines
Herbal medicines
Prescription medicines
Vitamins
What does "Rx" on a prescription note stand for?
Medicine dosage
Prescription
Patient's name
Doctor's signature
What term describes types of treatments a patient receives along with conventional health care and traditional medicine?
Complementary medicine
Alternative medicine
Conventional medicine
Herbal medicine
What is the first step to follow for the proper use of medicines?
Buy from a reliable pharmaceutical store.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
Observe proper storage.
Take medicine under adult supervision.
Why is it important to buy medicines from reliable pharmaceutical stores?
To ensure the medicine is stored properly.
To avoid counterfeit or unsafe medicines.
To read and check drug information.
To take medicine under adult supervision.
What should you do before taking medicine to ensure safety?
Read and check drug information and label.
Store the medicine in a cool place.
Take medicine without consulting anyone.
Buy medicine from any store.
Who should supervise the intake of medicine for children?
A pharmacist.
An adult.
A friend.
A nurse.
What is one of the proper ways to store medicines?
Leave them in direct sunlight.
Observe proper storage conditions.
Keep them in a random drawer.
Store them in a refrigerator without checking the label.
What is one way to prevent medicine misuse and abuse?
Take medicine without consulting a doctor.
Always read the medicine information on the packaging.
Self-medicate for serious sickness.
Ignore prescriptions and take random medicines.
Why is it important to seek medical advice before taking medicines?
To ensure the medicine is safe and appropriate for the condition.
To avoid wasting time.
To save money on prescriptions.
To avoid reading the medicine packaging.
What should you avoid doing if your sickness is serious?
Self-medicate.
Consult a doctor.
Read the medicine packaging.
Follow the prescription.
What is one way to prevent medicine misuse and abuse?
Take medicines without checking the frequency.
Take medicines only when prescribed and in the correct amount.
Take medicines for no reason to avoid addiction.
Ignore the instructions on medicine labels.
Why should medicines not be taken for no reason?
It can lead to addiction.
It can improve health faster.
It can make medicines more effective.
It can prevent side effects.