Hope Test- Medicine and Drugs Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the difference between medicine and drugs? - correct answer-medicine is a
type of drugs
(all medicines are drugs, not all drugs are medicines)
drugs: substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or
mind
medicine: drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions
What are purposes of medicine? - correct answer-helps to prevent disease
fights pathogens
relieves pain and other symptoms
manage chronic conditions, maintain/restore health, regulate body's system
What are different ways to take medicine? - correct answer-oral: tablets, capsules,
liquids
topical: applied to skin
inhaled: mist or powder
injected: shot (directly into bloodstream)
What are different reactions to medicine? - correct answer-side effects: reactions to
medicine other than the one intended
additive interaction: work together in positive way
synergistic effect: greater effect when combined
antagonistic interaction: effect is cancelled or reduced
What is the difference between tolerance and withdrawal? - correct answer-tolerance:
body becomes used to effect
withdrawal: when a person stops using medicine he or she becomes physiologically
dependent (nervousness, insomnia, headaches, vomiting)
, What does the FDA require of all medicine it approves? - correct answer-3 clinical trials
need to know chemical composition, intended use, effects, and side effects
What is Prescription medicine? - correct answer-medicines that are dispensed only with
the written approval of a licensed physician or practitioner
What is OTC's? - correct answer-over the counter drugs
can be bought without a doctor's prescription
What is required on all medicine labels? - correct answer-prescribing doctor's name
patient's name
pharmacy's name and address
date Rx was filled
Rx # and whether refills are allowed
What is the difference between misuse and abuse? - correct answer-abuse:
intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons
misuse: using medicine in other ways than intended use (overdose, giving to another
person, discontinuing use without permission, took much/too little, mixing medicines
without approval of doctor)
What are ways tobacco is used? - correct answer-smoking
chewing
dipping
What is Nicotine? - correct answer-addictive drug in tobacco leaves
What is Tar? - correct answer-thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
What is Carbon Monoxide? - correct answer-colorless, odorless, poisonous gas
What are the different cancers caused by tobacco use? - correct answer-mouth
throat
larynx
esophagus
stomach
pancreas
What are the short term vs. long term effects of tobacco use? - correct answer-*short
term*
-brain chemistry changes
-respiration and heart rate increase
-taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced
-bad breath, yellow teeth, smelly hair, skin, and clothes
Questions and Answers
What is the difference between medicine and drugs? - correct answer-medicine is a
type of drugs
(all medicines are drugs, not all drugs are medicines)
drugs: substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or
mind
medicine: drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions
What are purposes of medicine? - correct answer-helps to prevent disease
fights pathogens
relieves pain and other symptoms
manage chronic conditions, maintain/restore health, regulate body's system
What are different ways to take medicine? - correct answer-oral: tablets, capsules,
liquids
topical: applied to skin
inhaled: mist or powder
injected: shot (directly into bloodstream)
What are different reactions to medicine? - correct answer-side effects: reactions to
medicine other than the one intended
additive interaction: work together in positive way
synergistic effect: greater effect when combined
antagonistic interaction: effect is cancelled or reduced
What is the difference between tolerance and withdrawal? - correct answer-tolerance:
body becomes used to effect
withdrawal: when a person stops using medicine he or she becomes physiologically
dependent (nervousness, insomnia, headaches, vomiting)
, What does the FDA require of all medicine it approves? - correct answer-3 clinical trials
need to know chemical composition, intended use, effects, and side effects
What is Prescription medicine? - correct answer-medicines that are dispensed only with
the written approval of a licensed physician or practitioner
What is OTC's? - correct answer-over the counter drugs
can be bought without a doctor's prescription
What is required on all medicine labels? - correct answer-prescribing doctor's name
patient's name
pharmacy's name and address
date Rx was filled
Rx # and whether refills are allowed
What is the difference between misuse and abuse? - correct answer-abuse:
intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons
misuse: using medicine in other ways than intended use (overdose, giving to another
person, discontinuing use without permission, took much/too little, mixing medicines
without approval of doctor)
What are ways tobacco is used? - correct answer-smoking
chewing
dipping
What is Nicotine? - correct answer-addictive drug in tobacco leaves
What is Tar? - correct answer-thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
What is Carbon Monoxide? - correct answer-colorless, odorless, poisonous gas
What are the different cancers caused by tobacco use? - correct answer-mouth
throat
larynx
esophagus
stomach
pancreas
What are the short term vs. long term effects of tobacco use? - correct answer-*short
term*
-brain chemistry changes
-respiration and heart rate increase
-taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced
-bad breath, yellow teeth, smelly hair, skin, and clothes
