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Worksheets11.1 Understanding Medication Use and Abuse
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins
Which of the following is an example of an over-the-counter (OTC) medication?
Chemotherapy drugs
Ibuprofen
Morphine
Insulin
What is the main difference between prescription and over-the-counter medications?
Prescription medications are only for adults.
Prescription medications require a doctor's approval, while OTC medications do not.
OTC medications are illegal.
OTC medications are always stronger than prescription medications.
Which term describes unwanted effects that can occur when taking a medication?
Dosage
Side effects
Prescription
Addiction
Which of the following is a safe medication practice?
Sharing your prescription with a friend
Taking medicine only as directed by a healthcare professional
Doubling your dose if you miss one
Storing medicine in a hot, humid place
Drug abuse is (a) .
Which of the following is a type of medication used to treat bacterial infections?
Antivirals
Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Analgesics
The term "addiction" in relation to medication use means (a) .
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of drug abuse?
Improved health
Legal problems
Addiction
Physical harm
If you experience a side effect from a medication, you should (a) .
Why is it important to read the label before taking any medication?
To make the medicine taste better
To know the correct dosage and possible side effects
To avoid paying for the medicine
To make the medicine work faster
If a friend offers you their prescription medication for a headache, what should you do?
Accept and take the medicine
Refuse and explain that sharing prescriptions is unsafe
Take half the dose
Mix it with another medicine
How can you help prevent medication abuse in your community?
Educate others about the risks and safe practices
Ignore people who misuse drugs
Share your medicine with others
Take more medicine than needed
Which action demonstrates safe storage of medication at home?
Storing medicine in the bathroom
Keeping medicine in a locked cabinet away from children
Leaving medicine on the kitchen counter
Putting medicine in your backpack
If you accidentally take the wrong medication, what is the best first step?
Wait to see if you feel sick
Contact a healthcare professional immediately
Take another medicine to counteract it
Ignore the mistake
Why should you never mix medications without consulting a doctor or pharmacist?
Mixing medications can cause dangerous interactions
It makes the medicine taste bad
It is more expensive
It makes the medicine work slower
What is the best way to dispose of unused or expired medications?
Throw them in the trash
Follow local guidelines or return them to a pharmacy
Flush them down the toilet
Give them to a friend
How can you recognize if someone may be addicted to a medication?
They use the medication even when not needed and show withdrawal symptoms
They read the label before use
They take medicine only when sick
They ask a doctor for advice
Why is it important to complete the full course of antibiotics prescribed by a doctor?
To save money
To ensure all bacteria are killed and prevent resistance
To avoid side effects
To make the medicine taste better
If you notice a friend is misusing medication, what should you do?
Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult or healthcare professional
Ignore the situation
Join them in taking the medication
Take away their medicine
To avoid dependence on pain medication after surgery, a student should (a) .
Imagine you are feeling sick and want to take medicine. What should you do to ensure safe use?
Consult a healthcare professional and follow their instructions
Take any medicine you find at home
Double the dose for faster relief
Use a friend's prescription
A friend is experiencing side effects from a new medication. How can you help them make a safe decision?
Advise them to contact their doctor before making any changes
Tell them to stop taking the medicine immediately
Suggest they take a different medicine
Ignore their concerns
You notice someone is taking more medication than prescribed. What is a responsible action to take?
Talk to them about the risks and encourage them to speak with a healthcare professional
Take the medicine away from them
Ignore the situation
Tell them to keep taking more
How can schools help prevent medication abuse among students?
Remove all medications from the school
Provide education about safe medication practices and the dangers of abuse
Allow students to share medications
Ignore the issue
A person is prescribed antibiotics but stops taking them after feeling better. What could be a consequence of this action?
The infection may return and bacteria may become resistant
They will save money
They will avoid side effects
The medicine will taste better
If you suspect someone is addicted to a medication, you should (a) to help.
Why is it important to follow the instructions on a medication label?
To avoid harmful side effects and ensure the medicine works properly
To make the medicine taste better
To finish the medicine faster
To avoid paying for the medicine
A student wants to take an over-the-counter cold medicine but is already taking another medication. They should (a) .
How can you use evidence to decide if a medication is being abused in your community?
Look for patterns such as frequent misuse, sharing prescriptions, and increased health problems
Assume everyone is abusing medication
Ignore the issue
Only ask your friends
