We can just buy medicine in the supermarket without going to see a doctor first when we feel really sick. True or False?
False
Jim has a cough so he decides to take his cough syrup. The expiry date of the medicine is 1 January 2022 and today's date is 5 September 2022. Can Jim still take the medicine? Explain your answer.
NO because it will be dangerous for him.
Sam has a runny nose. He decides to take his sister's medicine. Is it okay? Explain your answer.
NO. The medicine might not be the right one for Sam and might give him bad side effects.
What do we use when we have mouth ulcer?
mouth gel
We do not need to read the instructions on medicine labels. True or False?
False
What do we take when we have sore throat?
lozenges
What do you call a person who prepares your medicine?
pharmacist
Medicines help us to treat . . . . . . . . . .
diseases
Medicines come in different forms; such as tablets, liquids and powders. True or False?
True
What happens if you take your medicines more than the dosage you should take?
You might feel ill/It is dangerous for you (answer vary)
What do we use when we have itchy skin?
cream
Joanne likes to take her cough syrup by directly drinking it from the bottle. Is it okay? Explain your answer.
NO. She cannot measure how much medicine she needs accurately by drinking it directly from the bottle.
What do you call the note that a doctor writes to get the medicine you need?
prescription
Where do we buy medicines prescribed by a doctor?
At a pharmacy
Why is it not a good idea to use spoon to measure your liquid medicine?
It cannot be used to measure the liquid medicine accurately.
Infectious diseases can only attack humans. True or False?
False
What should we use to take liquid medicine?
dosing cup or oral syringe
We can use one type of medicine to treat all kinds of illnesses. True or False?
False
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