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Match the following terms with the correct definition.(12 points)
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Antiviral
Prescription medicine
Antifungal
Alcohol poisoning
Binge drinking
Vaccine
Drugs
Over-the-counter medicines
Antibiotic
Intoxication
Depressant
Medicine

class of drug that destroy disease-causing microorganisms, called bacteria.
:: a drug that slows the central nervous system.
the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduce.
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a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.
suppress or kill fungus cells.
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind.
prevents a person from contracting a specific disease.
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drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions.

medicines that are dispensed only with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.
:: medicines that suppress a virus, but do not sill it.
:: drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.

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Here's the matching of terms with their correct definitions:

  1. Antibiotic

    • class of drug that destroys disease-causing microorganisms, called bacteria.

  2. Depressant

    • a drug that slows the central nervous system.

  3. Intoxication

    • the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

  4. Alcohol poisoning

    • a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.

  5. Antifungal

    • suppress or kill fungus cells.

  6. Drugs

    • substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind.

  7. Vaccine

    • prevents a person from contracting a specific disease.

  8. Medicine

    • drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions.

  9. Prescription medicine

    • medicines that are dispensed only with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.

  10. Antiviral

    • medicines that suppress a virus, but do not kill it.

  11. Binge drinking

    • drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.

  12. Over-the-counter medicines

  • (This term doesn't have a definition provided in your list, but it refers to medicines that can be purchased without a prescription.)
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For the following list, determine if the item is a factor that influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect on an individual(8 points)
Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect. No, this does not influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.
Rate of intake

Body size

Medicines

The weather

Time of day

Food in the stomach

Amount of alcohol consumed

Age

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Here’s the assessment of whether each item influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect on an individual:

  1. Rate of intake

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  2. Body size

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  3. Medicines

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  4. The weather

    • No, this does not influence the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  5. Time of day

    • No, this does not influence the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  6. Food in the stomach

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  7. Amount of alcohol consumed

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

  8. Age

    • Yes, this influences the onset and intensity of alcohol's effect.

Feel free to ask if you need further elaboration on any of these factors!

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All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs.(1 point)
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True
True

False
False
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The correct response to the statement "All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs" is True.

This is because while all drugs can be considered substances that affect the body or mind (and thus can be classified as medicines), there are other forms of medicines that may not fall under the traditional definition of drugs, such as certain herbal remedies or supplements.

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Medicines that treat or prevent illness can be classified into the following four (4) broad categories:(1 point)
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Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.
Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.

Medicines that: 1) reduce fever, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.
Medicines that: 1) reduce fever, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.

Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage blood pressure
Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage blood pressure

Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) regulate blood sugar, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.
Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) regulate blood sugar, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.
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The correct response is:

Medicines that: 1) help prevent disease, 2) fight pathogens, 3) relieve pain and other symptoms, and 4) manage chronic conditions, help maintain or restore health and regulate body systems.

This option accurately describes the four broad categories of medicines that treat or prevent illness.

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Categorize the following medicines.(10 points)
Medicines that prevent disease Medicines that fight pathogens Medicines that relieve pain and other symptoms Medicines that manage chronic conditions
Antidepressant medicines

Allergy medicines

Morphine

Body-regulating medicines

Vaccines

Antibiotics

Aspirin

Antiviral

Anti-fungals

Acetaminophen

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Here’s the categorization of the given medicines:

Medicines that prevent disease

  • Vaccines

Medicines that fight pathogens

  • Antibiotics
  • Antiviral
  • Anti-fungals

Medicines that relieve pain and other symptoms

  • Morphine
  • Aspirin
  • Acetaminophen
  • Allergy medicines

Medicines that manage chronic conditions

  • Antidepressant medicines
  • Body-regulating medicines

Feel free to ask if you need further assistance!