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Review Quiz: Proper Use of Medicines and Harmful Substances

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Liza feels dizzy and sees medicine in their cabinet labeled for her father. What should she do first?

a)

Take it since it is already at home

b)

Read the label and take a small amount

c)

Ask a responsible adult or health professional

d)

Mix it with water and drink it

2.

Carlo wants to buy medicine online because it is cheaper, but there is no expiration date shown. What should he do?

a)

Buy it immediately

b)

Ignore the missing label

c)

Buy two to save money

d)

Avoid buying and choose a licensed pharmacy

3.

Some students drink coffee every day to stay awake and feel weak without it. This shows that caffeine—

a)

is a healthy drink

b)

helps students grow stronger

c)

may cause dependence when overused

d)

is required by the body

4.

A store owner sells cigarettes to students wearing school uniforms. What law is being broken?

a)

Health Care Act

b)

Consumer Protection Law

c)

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

d)

Food Safety Act

5.

After drinking alcohol, a person finds it hard to think clearly and react quickly. Which system is affected first?

a)

Digestive system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Skeletal system

d)

Integumentary system

6.

Which action shows prevention rather than treatment?

a)

Taking medicine after getting sick

b)

Drinking pain relievers daily

c)

Getting immunized before illness occurs

d)

Sharing medicine with others

7.

Why should antibiotics only be taken with a doctor's prescription?

a)

To make people visit hospitals

b)

To avoid incorrect use and dosage

c)

To increase medicine sales

d)

To make recovery slower

8.

Even if gateway drugs do not cause addiction immediately, they are dangerous because they—

a)

are expensive

b)

are easy to find

c)

may lead to stronger substance use

d)

are always prescribed

9.

Long-term smoking mainly damages which body system?

a)

Digestive

b)

Respiratory

c)

Circulatory

d)

Muscular

10.

Which behavior shows responsible health decision-making?

a)

Taking medicine based on advice from friends

b)

Skipping medicine instructions

c)

Consulting a doctor before taking medicine

d)

Taking more than the prescribed dose

11.

Which of the following is an example of medicine misuse?

a)

Following the doctor's advice

b)

Taking medicine on time

c)

Sharing prescription drugs with others

d)

Reading labels carefully

12.

Vaccines are best described as medicines that—

a)

cure illnesses instantly

b)

prevent diseases from developing

c)

replace healthy habits

d)

are taken daily

13.

A child is about to take medicine without guidance. Who should supervise?

a)

A classmate

b)

An online seller

c)

A younger sibling

d)

A responsible adult

14.

Which substance is commonly considered a gateway drug?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Alcohol

d)

Herbal tea

15.

Which system works with the heart to transport oxygen and nutrients?

a)

Nervous

b)

Respiratory

c)

Circulatory

d)

Digestive

16.

What is the safest way to use medicine at home?

a)

Take it whenever pain appears

b)

Use medicine prescribed to someone else

c)

Follow proper dosage and instructions

d)

Increase dose for faster healing

17.

Which law protects minors from being sold alcohol?

a)

Health Care Act

b)

Tobacco Regulation Act

c)

Anti-Underage Drinking Act of 2013

d)

Consumer Act

18.

Why should medicine labels always be checked?

a)

To admire the design

b)

To know the correct use and warnings

c)

To see who bought it

d)

To compare prices

19.

Overuse of alcohol can affect concentration, balance, and judgment. These are functions of the—

a)

Nervous system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Urinary system

20.

Which situation shows safe and proper medicine practice?

a)

Stopping medicine once you feel better

b)

Following the doctor's full instructions

c)

Sharing leftover medicine

d)

Mixing medicines without advice