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Chapter 11: Medicines and Drugs

	1.	Which information is NOT on a prescription medicine label?

		a.	the name of the prescribing doctor
		b.	the condition being treated
		c.	the date the prescription was filled
		d.	directions from the doctor

	2.	What type of medicine are vaccines?

		a.	medicine that prevents disease
		b.	medicine that fights infection
		c.	medicine that relieves pain
		d.	medicine that treats chronic health conditions

	3.	Which statement about prescription medicines is FALSE?

		a.	Medicines can enter the body in different forms.
		b.	Bacteria can develop resistance to medicines.
		c.	The body can develop tolerance to certain medicines.
		d.	All medicines have one or more side effects.

	4.	Which is an example of drug misuse?

		a.	using an illegal drug
		b.	faking health problems to renew a prescription
		c.	combining medicines without a doctor's advice
		d.	using a medicine when you do not need it

	5.	Which is an example of a stimulant drug?

		a.	morphine
		b.	LSD
		c.	amphetamine
		d.	barbiturate

	6.	Which type of substance slows down the body's functions and reactions?

		a.	stimulants
		b.	depressants
		c.	narcotics
		d.	hallucinogens

	7.	What is the most commonly used street drug?

		a.	hashish
		b.	ecstasy
		c.	LSD
		d.	marijuana

	8.	Which illegal drug causes the body to build up muscle quickly?

		a.	designer drugs
		b.	club drugs
		c.	anabolic steroids
		d.	Rohypnol

	9.	What is the best reason to stay drug free?

		a.	You will not be breaking the law.
		b.	You will make better decisions.
		c.	You will look better.
		d.	You will be able to concentrate on school.

	10.	Which statement about withdrawal from drugs is TRUE?

		a.	Withdrawal is only a problem with certain drugs.
		b.	Withdrawal is often a painful process.
		c.	Withdrawal is easily handled with medication.
		d.	Withdrawal only involves physical symptoms.