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Chapter 19: Medicines and Drugs

Online Quizzes

1

Which statement about medicinal drugs is false?

A)All medicines are drugs.
B)All drugs are not medicines.
C)All medicines prevent diseases.
D)Drugs can change the function of the body or mind.
2

Which is NOT a medicine that restores health?

A)Cancer treatment medicines
B)Antidepressants
C)Vaccines
D)Asthma inhalants
3

Which is a class of drug that destroys bacteria?

A)Antitoxins
B)Antibiotics
C)Antivirals
D)Antifungals
4

Which is false about analgesics?

A)Some are addictive.
B)They are not often used.
C)Some reduce fever.
D)Some fight swelling and pain.
5

Which is when the effect of one medicine is cancelled or reduced when taken with another medicine?

A)Antagonistic interaction
B)Additive interaction
C)Tolerance
D)Synergistic effect
6

Which statement about herbal supplements is false?

A)Some supplements are advertised as natural.
B)Supplements made from natural substances are safe.
C)The FDA does not regulate herbal and dietary supplements.
D)You should tell your health care provider before taking any supplements.
7

Which are medicines that are dispensed only with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse-practitioner?

A)OTC medicines
B)Preventive medicines
C)Antihistamines
D)Prescription medicines
8

Which is NOT required to be included on a prescription label?

A)The patient's name
B)The pharmacy's name and address
C)The patient's date of birth
D)The prescribing doctor's name
9

Which is an example of medicine misuse?

A)Discontinuing use of a medicine without informing your health care provider
B)Mixing medicines with the approval of your doctor
C)Taking medicine only for the amount of time prescribed by your doctor
D)Taking the mount of medicine as prescribed by your doctor
10

Medicine abuse can be characterized by _____

A)taking medications to stay awake while studying.
B)taking medications to lose weight.
C)taking medications for nonmedical reasons.
D)All of the above
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