Plain Language | Types of Drugs | Media | Miselaneous True False | Drug Label |
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What is Generic
"common, something that does not have a brand name , basic, or usual", are plain language that are used to describe this word
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What is Acetaminophen
Tylenol is what type of drug?
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What is your doctor
Where is the best place to get information about over the counter drugs
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False. It has to be in plain language
As long as you have a high school reading level you can understand a drug label
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What you should use this drug for
What does the "uses" section of the label tell you ?
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What is Analgesic
"relieves pain, calming, easing pain, and pain killer" are plain language used to describe this word
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What is Allergy prevention & treatment
Benadryl or Claritin are what types of drugs?
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What is Web MD
Name a website that you can use to find more information about an over the counter drug
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True
If you have questions regarding the information on the drug label you can call the toll free number provided
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How many tablets are in the bottle
On the front of the bottle in all capital letters" 4 COATED TABLETS" this tells you what
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What is Anti-imflammatory
"stop swelling, will not puff or get bigger" are plain language terms or phrases used to describe this word seen on a Motrin Label
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What is Antiacid or Acid reducers
Gas-X, Mylanta and Pepcid AC are what types of drugs?
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No, because they are bias and want you to buy their product.
Is a drug company a reliable place to receive truthful information about the drug
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False. This tells you how many tablets are in the entire bottle
The number on the front of the bottle tells you how many tablets you should take
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What are possible reactions to the drug
The allergy allert section on the drug label tells you what
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What is drowsy or drowsiness
"may make you feel tired or sleepy" is plain language used to describe this word
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What is Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Tylenol
What is an example of an internal Analgesic?
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Answers may vary
Name one thing you need to be aware of when searching for information of OTC drugs
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False
There are not long term effects of abusing OTC drugs
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What is "Do not use" section
Circumstances or conditions you should not take this drug under would be found under which category
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What is an eye disease, or irritation of the eye
Plain language for the word " Glaucoma" would be
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What is Robitussin and Vicks
Give two examples of cough suppressants
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What is the FDA approved symbol located on the bottom of the website
What is one hint to a useful source when searching on the internet for reliable information
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True
An overdose is less than twice the normal dose of Acetametophin
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What is "Directions" section
Where on the label can you find the dosage amount for your age
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