Project Xi Jinping
Explain why it is a bad idea to take a friend's prescription medication.
Taking someone else's medications is against the law. In addition, prescription medicines were given to your friend by a doctor who clearly understood the health issues at hand. Those same medicines can cause harm to other individuals.
What does it mean when you develop a tolerance for a medication?
The effectiveness of the medicine decreases over time.
What information is required to be displayed on the labels of OTC medication?
The labels of OTC medicines include important information about when to take the drug, possible side effects, dosage, and intended uses.
Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
True
Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it's causing.
True
The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications.
True
Compare and contrast vaccines and antitoxins.
Vaccines contain weakened or dead pathogens of the disease they are trying to prevent. These pathogens build up the body's resistance to the regular disease. Antitoxins are composed of body fluid extracts that bolster the body's ability to fight a specific disease. In general, antitoxins work more quickly than vaccines.
Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.
False
All drugs can be considered medicines.
False
Antivirals are medicines that can both suppress and kill viruses in the body.
False
Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs. B. Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder. C. Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels. D. Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.
A
Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)? A. BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed. B. BAC varies from one individual to the next. C. BAC is used to determine level of intoxication. D. BAC is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood.
A
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics? A. Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. B. Alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases. C. Alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism. D. Although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers.
A
Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? A. Kefauver-Harris Amendment B. Food and Drug Safety Act C. Virus Toxins Law D. Durham-Humphrey Amendment
A
Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life?
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine?
Anticellulars
Describe four types of packaging that prevent tampering with medicine.
Antitampering packaging is designed to clearly indicate that a medication has been previously opened. Some of the packaging includes foil wrappers, plastic seals, sealed packages, and individually wrapped medication.
Medicines that relieve pain are called __________. A. anticellulars B. analgesics C. antifungals D. antivirals
B
Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence? A. Driving under the influence can lead to heavy penalties, fines, and extended jail time but only for repeat offenders. B. Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk. C. If a person causes any deaths while driving under the influence, he or she may face some heavy fines and have his or her license revoked. D. Adolescents who drive while under the influence will face less severe fines and penalties since they're underage.
B
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol? A. amount and rate of intake B. intellectual capacity C. gender and body size D. weight and age
B
Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system? A. Production of stomach acid increases, which can result in nausea or vomiting. B. Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop. C. When alcohol is metabolized in the liver, the chemicals can cause inflammation and scarring. D. Alcohol can lead the kidneys to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration.
B
Which of the following is the legal method for obtaining prescription medicines? A. from a health insurer B. from a pharmacy C. from a friend D. from an Internet website
B
Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life? A. Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life. B. Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance. C. Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years. D. Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.
B
Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect? A. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together have no effect on one another B. an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness C. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together produce an unexpected result D. an interaction between two or more medicines that decreases their effectiveness
B
Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?
Confusion
Approximately, how many commercials promoting alcoholic beverages do teens see each year? A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 1,500 D. 2,000
D
Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol and sexual activity? A. Drinking alcohol may cause people to have sex with multiple or unknown partners. B. Drinking alcohol may lead to risky sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex. C. Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced sensitivity while engaging in sexual activity. D. Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of engaging in sexual activity.
C
Which of the following statements BEST describes how the body processes alcohol? A. After alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys, the liver transforms it into fuel for cells. B. After alcohol is metabolized in the bloodstream, it is burned as fuel for the cells. C. After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells. D. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and then transformed into a cellular toxin.
C
Generic medications are __________. A. more expensive than the original version B. designed to cause more side effects than the original version C. often won't help the condition D. include the same active ingredients as the original medication
D
The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________. A. manufacturers prove the OTC medicines have not been contaminated B. stores protect OTC medicines from foreign agents C. transportation of OTC medicines is done in regulated vehicles D. packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof
D
What does it mean when you develop a tolerance for a medication? A. The effectiveness of the medicine increases then decreases over time. B. The effectiveness of the medicine decreases then increases over time. C. The effectiveness of the medicine increases over time. D. The effectiveness of the medicine decreases over time.
D
Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol? A. nervous system B. digestive system C. respiratory system D. reproductive system
D
Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed? A. propanol B. methanol C. butanol D. ethanol
D
Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. It is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. B. It is against the law to use a false identification card to purchase alcohol. C. It is against the law to buy or consume alcohol when you're under the age of 21. D. It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you're 21.
D
Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications? A. OTC medications are easier to become addicted to. B. OTC medication side effects tend to become more pronounced. C. OTC medications may cause prescription medicines to lose effectiveness. D. OTC medications can mask more serious health problems.
D
Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system?
Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop.
All drugs can be considered medicines.
F
Antivirals are medicines that can both suppress and kill viruses in the body.
F
Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.
F
Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
F
The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine.
F
Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications?
FDA
If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it's acceptable to take their prescription medicine.
False
Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.
False
Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
False
The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine.
False
Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
Which of the following is the legal method for obtaining prescription medicines?
From a pharmacy
What are the major responsibilities of the FDA related to medicine?
In general, the FDA is responsible for the regulation of all aspects of medicine in the United States. This includes medicine approval, manufacturing regulation, packaging regulation, control of distribution, and regulation of the place of sale.
Generic medications are __________.
Include the same active ingredients as the original medication
Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines?
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society?
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.
Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications?
OTC medications can mask more serious health problems.
The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________.
Packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof
FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________.
Specific ingredients and possible side effects
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.
T
Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
T
Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members.
T
During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.
T
Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.
T
Generic OTC medicines have the same active ingredients as the brand-name OTC medications.
T
Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.
T
Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects.
T
Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
T
Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.
T
The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications.
T
During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.
True
Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.
True
Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.
True
Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects.
True
Explain the concept of withdrawal as it relates to medication.
Withdrawal is a set of symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a medication that they are used to taking. Symptoms can include headache, nausea, insomnia, and nervousness.
A monograph is __________.
a kind of recipe book the FDA uses to regulate OTC drugs
Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect?
an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness
Medicines that relieve pain are called __________.
analgesics
Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine?
anticellular
Generic medications are __________.
include the same active ingredients as the original medication
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?
intellectual capacity
The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________.
packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?
problems with shyness
Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?
reproductive system