Quiz 15 Health in Christian Perspective

Medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses are called (blank).

analgesics

Medicines that cause the loss of feeling are called (blank).

anesthetics

Common prescription drugs that stop the growth of bacteria are called (blank).

antibodies

Over-the-counter drugs that block the action of histamine, reducing inflammation and allergic reactions, are called (blank).

antihistamines

Medicines that kill pathogens in minor open wounds to prevent infection are called (blank).

antiseptics

Over-the-counter drugs that help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages are called (blank).

decongestants

A condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug is called (blank).

dependence

A substance that alters the function of the body in some way is called a(n) (blank).

drug

Drugs that affect the brain and mind are called (blank) drugs.

psychoactive

A phenomenon in which a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a "high" is called (blank).

tolerance