Medicine Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
4 types of pathogens
A
bacteria
fungi
virus
protozoa
2
Q
4 methods of taking medicine
A
orally
injected
topically
inhaling
3
Q
4 types of medicines
A
medicines that prevent diseases (vaccines, antitoxins)
medicines that fight pathogens (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungal)
medicines that relieve pain and other symptoms (antiviral, pain killer)
medicines that manage conditions (antidepressants/antipsychotics, allergy medicine, insulin)
4
Q
vaccines work by
A
taking advantage of the body’s natural immune system
5
Q
which type of medicine kills bacteria
A
antibiotics
6
Q
all companies must test their medicines according to
A
fda regulations
7
Q
what is not included on an otc medicine label?
A
fda regulations