8th-Chapter 11: Lesson 11.1 Medications Use and Abuse

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Chapter 11 Essential Question
How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

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SEL Check: 🌟 How are you feeling today? Please select the emoji that best represents your mood.

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Learning Outcomes
After studying this lesson, you will be able to
_______  between over-the-counter and prescription medications.
_______  health risks of taking medications.
_______  strategies for using medications safely.
_______  possible consequences of medication misuse and abuse.
_______  the negative health consequences of misusing and abusing medications, such as depressants, opioids, stimulants, diet pills, and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
drugs		substances used to treat symptoms of an illness or to cure, manage, or prevent a disease
overdose		medications and other substances that change the way the body or brain functions
over-the-counter (OTC) medications		medicines people can purchase without a doctor’s prescription to treat the symptoms of many minor health conditions
medication		medicines that people can only purchase with a doctor’s order for the treatment of a specific illness or condition
medication abuse		unpleasant and unwanted symptom that occurs from taking a medication
medication misuse		taking medication in a way that does not follow the medication’s instructions or intended use
side effect		a persistent pattern of medication misuse that can result in serious harm to a person's physical, mental, and social health
prescription medications		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

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Depressants (also called sedatives or tranquilizers)		Kill or slow the growth of bacteria
Anesthetics		Eliminate or reduce pain
Antibiotics		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)		Reduce pain, often after surgery
Opioids		Reduce anxiety and help people relax, stay calm, and sleep
Vaccinations		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?

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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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8th-Chapter 11: Lesson 11.1 Medications Use and Abuse

🔔 Bell Ringer: As you come in follow these instructions

Chapter 11 Essential Question
How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

Chapter 11 Essential Question

SEL Check: 🌟 How are you feeling today? Please select the emoji that best represents your mood.

Learning Outcomes

Defining Medications and Drugs

Types and Functions of Prescription Medications

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?

Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions

Medication Tolerance and Withdrawal

Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?

🔔 Bell Ringer: As you come in follow these instructions

Chapter 11 Essential Question
How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

Chapter 11 Essential Question

SEL Check: 🌟 How are you feeling today? Please select the emoji that best represents your mood.

Learning Outcomes

Defining Medications and Drugs

Types and Functions of Prescription Medications

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?

Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions

Medication Tolerance and Withdrawal

Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?

8th-Chapter 11: Lesson 11.1 Medications Use and Abuse

8th-Chapter 11: Lesson 11.1 Medications Use and Abuse

🔔 Bell Ringer: As you come in follow these instructions

Chapter 11 Essential Question How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

Chapter 11 Essential Question

SEL Check: 🌟 How are you feeling today? Please select the emoji that best represents your mood.

Learning Outcomes

Defining Medications and Drugs

Types and Functions of Prescription Medications

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?

Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions

Medication Tolerance and Withdrawal

Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?

🔔 Bell Ringer: As you come in follow these instructions

Chapter 11 Essential Question How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

Chapter 11 Essential Question

SEL Check: 🌟 How are you feeling today? Please select the emoji that best represents your mood.

Learning Outcomes

Defining Medications and Drugs

Types and Functions of Prescription Medications

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?

Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions

Medication Tolerance and Withdrawal

Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?

Chapter 11 Essential Question
How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

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?

Chapter 11 Essential Question
How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?

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?