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The Doctor's Office: Common Medications

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which over-the-counter item is BEST for a cough or sore throat?

a)

Cough syrup bottle

b)

Antacid tablets

c)

Muscle cream tube

d)

Eye drops vial

2.

Which medication is mainly used for stomachaches caused by too much acid?

a)

Antacid liquid

b)

Nasal spray

c)

Cough drops

d)

Cold pills

3.

Select ALL items that are commonly used to relieve cold symptoms like congestion or cough.

a)

Cold pills

b)

Nasal spray

c)

Muscle cream

d)

Cough drops

4.

You have sore muscles after gym class and a dull backache. Which option is the most appropriate first choice?

a)

Apply muscle cream

b)

Take eye drops

c)

Use nasal spray

d)

Chew antacid

5.

Match each ailment to the most suitable medication.

a)

Cough syrup for dry eyes

b)

Eye drops for sore throat

c)

Aspirin for headache pain

d)

Antacid for stomach discomfort

6.

A student feels a sore throat coming on during class. Which quick option to suck on may provide throat relief?

a)

Cough drops

b)

Cold pills

c)

Aspirin tablets

d)

Eye drops

7.

You have a headache and general body aches from playing outside. Which is the best over-the-counter choice?

a)

Aspirin

b)

Antacid

c)

Nasal spray

d)

Muscle cream

8.

A friend suggests taking antacid for a stuffy nose. Why is this NOT a good plan?

a)

Antacid helps stomach acid, not nasal congestion

b)

Antacid is only for serious injuries

c)

Antacid cures all cold and flu symptoms

d)

Antacid is the same as cough syrup