Medicine Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

4 types of pathogens

A

bacteria
fungi
virus
protozoa

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2
Q

4 methods of taking medicine

A

orally
injected
topically
inhaling

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3
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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)

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4
Q

vaccines work by

A

taking advantage of the body’s natural immune system

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5
Q

which type of medicine kills bacteria

A

antibiotics

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6
Q

all companies must test their medicines according to

A

fda regulations

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7
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what is not included on an otc medicine label?

A

fda regulations

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