Health Test Flashcards
FACTORS THAT CHANGE THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS
DOSAGE
WEIGHT
PHYSICAL HEALTH
AGE
EMOTIONAL STATE
USE OF OTHER
DRUGS
RISK FACTORS
NOT BEING CLOSE TO FAMILY MEMBERS - LACK OF CLEAR EXPECTATIONS
HAVING FRIENDS WHO USE DRUGS
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DRUGS
BEING UNINVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ENGAGING IN DRUG USE AT AN EARLY AGE
REACTIVE DECISION MAKER - ALLOW OTHERS TO DECIDE - FOLLOWER
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
BEING CLOSE TO FAMILY MEMBERS - CLEAR EXPECTATIONS
HAVING FRIENDS WHO ARE DRUG FREE
HAVING THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGS
BEING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
HIGH SELF ESTEEM AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
RESILIENCY, THE ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE AND STRESSFUL EVENTS
Whats on the label
Product Name.
Active Ingredient. Therapeutic substance in product; amount of active ingredient per unit.
Uses. Symptoms or diseases the product will treat or prevent.
Warnings. When not to use the product; conditions that may require advice from a doctor before taking the product;
possible interactions or side effects; when to stop taking the product and when to contact a doctor; if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding, seek guidance from a health care professional; keep product out of children's reach.
Inactive Ingredients. Substances such as colors or flavors.
Purpose. Product action or category (such as antihistamine, antacid, or cough suppressant.)
Directions. Specific age categories, how to take, how much, how often, and how long.
Other Information. How to store the product properly, and required information about certain ingredients (such as
the amount of calcium, potassium, or sodium the product contains)
The expiration date. When applicable (date after which you should not use the product).
Lot or batch code. (manufacturer information to help identify the product).
Name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Net quantity of contents. (how much of the product is in each package).
What to do if an overdose occurs.
DEPRESSANTS:
slows the nervous system, relaxes a person and lowers stress. overdose shuts it down more until you die
Opioids
releaves pain and makes the brain realse more endorphins and dopamine. stops production and leads to dependence and death
Stimulants
increase energy and attention.overdoes caused hallusinations, depression, and paranoia
diet pills
lose weight. overdoes caused digestive issues, axiety, and heart and lung failier
PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS (PED’s):
improve strengh, speed, and stamina. overdose auses disablity, agression, depression, and addition
TO KILL OR SLOW DOWN THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA
ANTIBIOTICS
USED TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE PAIN
ANESTHETICS
WORK WITH THE BODIES NATURAL IMMUNE SYSTEM TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING AN INFECTION OR A DISEASE
VACCINATIONS
USED TO REDUCE PAIN, OFTYEN AFTER SURGERY
OPIOIDS
ALSO CALLED SEDATIVES OR TRANQUILIZERS- USED TO
REDUCE ANXIETY AND TO HELP PEOPLE RELAX, STAY CLAM AND
DEPRESSANTS
AVAILABLE BOTH AS A PRESCRIPTION AND OTC DRUG. USED TO
INCREASE ENERGUY, ALERTNESS AND ATTENTION
STIMULANTS
