8th-Chapter 11: Lesson 11.1 Medications Use and Abuse
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
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 abuse | arrow_right_alt | medications and other substances that change the way the body or brain functions |
medication misuse | arrow_right_alt | medicines people can purchase without a doctor’s prescription to treat the symptoms of many minor health conditions |
prescription medications | arrow_right_alt | medicines that people can only purchase with a doctor’s order for the treatment of a specific illness or condition |
medication | arrow_right_alt | unpleasant and unwanted symptom that occurs from taking a medication |
drugs | arrow_right_alt | taking medication in a way that does not follow the medication’s instructions or intended use |
overdose | arrow_right_alt | a persistent pattern of medication misuse that can result in serious harm to a person's physical, mental, and social health |
side effect | arrow_right_alt | taking more of a medication or drug than the body can process at one time |
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Defining Medications and Drugs
When you hear the terms _______ and _______ , would you define them in the same way? Sometimes, you might say they are the same. At other times, you would not. A _______ is any substance that causes a _______ or _______ change in the body. Drugs can have _______ or _______ purposes. _______ are substances used to treat symptoms of an _______ or to _______ , manage, or prevent a disease. According to these definitions, all medications are drugs. Not all drugs, however, are medications.
If used properly and for their intended purpose, medications can have many benefits. _______ use and drug use, however, can have serious, _______ on physical, mental and emotional, and social health.
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Types of Medications
There are _______ of medications people take to improve their health. These types include _______ and _______ . Both types come in many different forms (Figure 11.1).
Figure 11.1
Over-the-Counter Medications
People can purchase _______ (OTC) medications without a doctor’s prescription to treat the _______ of many _______ conditions. Your family may keep certain OTC medications at home in case someone gets sick. These medications can treat _______ , _______ , and the _______ .
The most commonly used OTC medications are _______ , such as _______ , _______ , and _______ . Other OTC medications include fever reducers, cold medicines, cough medicines, and certain _______ .
Prescription Medications
People can only purchase _______ with a prescription from a doctor. Different categories of prescription medications have different functions (Figure 11.2). When the doctor gives a patient a _______ , the person can take it to a _______ to get the medication. The doctor determines how much of the proper medication a person needs. A pharmacy is a store that sells both _______ and _______ . If more of the prescription medication is needed, the person must get approval for a _______ from the doctor.
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Types and Functions of Prescription Medications
Types and Functions of Prescription Medications
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Depressants
(also called sedatives or tranquilizers) | arrow_right_alt | Kill or slow the growth of bacteria |
Antibiotics | arrow_right_alt | Eliminate or reduce pain |
Anesthetics | arrow_right_alt | Work with the body’s natural immune system to reduce the risk of developing an infection or disease |
Stimulants (available both with a prescription and over-the-counter) | arrow_right_alt | Reduce pain, often after surgery |
Vaccinations | arrow_right_alt | Reduce anxiety and help people relax, stay calm, and sleep |
Opioids | arrow_right_alt | Increase energy, alertness, and attention |
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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?
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?
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Health Risks of Taking Medications
Taking _______ and _______ medications can be beneficial to your health. Using these medications, however, can also carry some risks. These include side _______ , _______ , and _______ .
Side Effects
All medications, even OTC medications, can cause _______ . A side effect is a typically _______ and _______ symptom that occurs from taking a medication. _______ can be _______ . For example, minor side effects may include drowsiness, headache, nausea, or dry mouth. Side effects that are more serious include stomach bleeding, ulcers, suicidal thoughts, or abnormal heart rhythms. Some side effects may even cause _______ or death. Side effects are more likely to occur if you
-start or stop taking a medication
increase or decrease the amount of a medication -you are taking
Medication labels should list the possible side effects of taking the medication.
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Medication Interactions
Some medications cause _______ by interacting with other drugs, _______ , foods, or drinks. These health risks can be minor. For example, you may need to take a _______ . If you take the medicine without eating anything, you may experience signs and symptoms like an upset stomach. Other _______ from drug interactions are serious and can be life threatening.
If two medications work together to increase overall effect (called synergism), the effect on the body can be too strong. For example, _______ and _______ together can lead to serious health risks, including death (Figure 11.3).
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Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions
Sometimes the same medication can have _______ on different people. For example, a person who has a _______ is more likely to experience _______ using a specific medication. If a person has a _______ , the body responds to a certain medication as if it is harmful. People are most often _______ . Allergic reactions from a drug allergy can range from rashes and itching to swelling, _______ , and even death. If you have any _______ or _______ , tell your doctor and pharmacist and read medication labels carefully.
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Medication Tolerance and Withdrawal
Using a _______ for a long time can make the body need more of the medication to feel an effect. This is called _______ . As tolerance builds, the body needs larger amounts of the medication. Not taking a medication after a long time can cause _______ . During withdrawal, the _______ the medication. Symptoms can include _______ , _______ , _______ , _______ , _______ , and _______ . The best way to avoid these risks is to use medications safely and only as directed.
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