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WorksheetsMedicine and Hygiene Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is the correct definition of medicine?
A drug that prevents or cures an illness or eases its symptoms
A substance that causes harm to the body
A chemical used for cleaning purposes
A drug that only relieves pain temporarily
Antibiotics are used to:
Increase the body's immunity
Kill or reduce harmful bacteria
Prevent dehydration
Cure viral infections
A prescription medicine can legally be used by anyone as long as it is taken safely.
True
False
What is an overdose?
Mixing two or more medicines
Taking a drug without a prescription
Taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate
Using expired medicines
Over-the-counter medicines are always safe and cannot cause harm.
True
False
Who is trained to prepare and distribute medicines?
Chemist
Doctor
Nurse
Pharmacist
Which of the following is the most common way medicines enter the body?
Swallowing (ingestion)
Injection
Absorption through the skin
Inhalation
A side effect is:
The main effect of a medicine
A reaction to a medicine other than the one intended
A positive outcome of taking medicine
A symptom of an illness
Taking two or more medicines at once can sometimes cause harmful drug interactions.
True
False
Which of the following is not an example of how medicines enter the body?
Swallowing
Injection
Evaporation
Inhalation
A medicine’s side effects can always be prevented by reading the label.
True
False
What does the term hygiene mean?
Exercise
Health
Medicine
Cleanliness
Body odor is caused by bacteria mixing with sweat on the skin.
True
False
Which of the following best describes a cuticle?
A fold of epidermis around the fingernails and toenails
A layer of skin under the nails
A part of the nail that grows the fastest
A protective layer over the nail surface
Tartar can be removed easily at home with regular brushing.
True
False
Why is flossing important?
It strengthens teeth
It removes plaque and food from areas a toothbrush cannot reach
It whitens teeth
It prevents cavities completely
Halitosis (bad breath) can be caused by poor oral hygiene and certain foods.
True
False
Which layer of the skin is the outermost layer?
Hypodermis
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous layer
The dermis contains nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels.
True
False
A suntan is a sign of healthy skin.
True
False
Which professional treats skin disorders?
Orthopedist
Cardiologist
Neurologist
Dermatologist
What is the main function of melanin?
To give skin its color and help block UV rays
To produce sweat
To regulate body temperature
To create new skin cells
UV rays from tanning beds are safer than UV rays from the sun.
True
False
