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How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?
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| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
over-the-counter (OTC) medications | arrow_right_alt | substances used to treat symptoms of an illness or to cure, manage, or prevent a disease |
medication | arrow_right_alt | medications and other substances that change the way the body or brain functions |
side effect | arrow_right_alt | medicines people can purchase without a doctor’s prescription to treat the symptoms of many minor health conditions |
medication abuse | arrow_right_alt | medicines that people can only purchase with a doctor’s order for the treatment of a specific illness or condition |
prescription medications | arrow_right_alt | unpleasant and unwanted symptom that occurs from taking a medication |
overdose | arrow_right_alt | taking medication in a way that does not follow the medication’s instructions or intended use |
medication misuse | arrow_right_alt | a persistent pattern of medication misuse that can result in serious harm to a person's physical, mental, and social health |
drugs | arrow_right_alt | taking more of a medication or drug than the body can process at one time |
Types and Functions of Prescription Medications
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Opioids | arrow_right_alt | Kill or slow the growth of bacteria |
Vaccinations | arrow_right_alt | Eliminate or reduce pain |
Stimulants (available both with a prescription and over-the-counter) | arrow_right_alt | Work with the body’s natural immune system to reduce the risk of developing an infection or disease |
Depressants (also called sedatives or tranquilizers) | arrow_right_alt | Reduce pain, often after surgery |
Anesthetics | arrow_right_alt | Reduce anxiety and help people relax, stay calm, and sleep |
Antibiotics | arrow_right_alt | Increase energy, alertness, and attention |
Mid Lesson Check-In: Take a moment to reflect on your understanding of the material covered in this lesson.
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being 'I'm completely lost' and 5 being 'I understand everything perfectly,' how would you rate your comprehension at this point?
Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?