CHAPTER 11

Drugs as MedicinesCoach GranerHealth Class Notes

PRE – TESTTRUE/FALSE

1. Prescription medicines can be dangerous if not taken properly.

2. The effect of drugs depends on why a person takes that drug?

3. The action of a drug depends on whether it is taken with meals.

4. People who drink alcohol often need higher doses of certain drugs than other people.

PRE-TEST CONTINUEDTRUE/FALSE

5. Generic Drugs are exactly the same as their brand name drugs….only cheaper!6. Drug companies can produce drugs and sell them to the public without approval.7. Over the counter drugs can be bought by anyone.8. Drug misuse is when a person takes a drug for its designed purpose but, that drug does not work.

VOCABULARY Drugs – Substances taken into the body that

change one or more of the bodies functions. Medicines – Drugs used to help cure, lessen the

effect, relieve, or prevent diseases. Inflammation – Pain and or swelling caused by

irritation. Aspirin – Drug the relieves the pain or swelling and

lowers fever. Reyes Syndrome – When aspirin is given to a

person with chicken pox it can cause a person to have brain damage or liver failure.

ACTIONS OF DRUGSPreventive – Vaccines are used to create immunities to diseasesCure – Certain medicines like penicillin kill off bacterial infectionsRelieve – Lesson pain or swelling or allow body to function.

GIVE SOME EXAMPLES OF EACH Preventative Medicines

Medicines that Cure

Medicines that Relieve

SIDE EFFECTS OF DRUGSWhen a person uses a drug for a purpose a lot of times that drug also produces undesirable effects as well.

SIDE EFFECT OF DRUGS Name as many different side effects as

you can

HOW CAN DRUGS BE TAKEN INTO BODY? Swallowed – Liquids, Pills, Capsules Injected – Fluid goes into blood stream Inhaled – absorbed into blood stream Transdermal – Absorbed through the

skin

PREVIOUS DRUG USE/OTHER DRUG USAGE

Tolerance – when a user needs larger amounts of the drug to get the necessary effects.

Addiction – Physical or Psychological craving for higher and higher amounts of a drug.

Drug Synergy – Combination of the action two or more drugs. Making the drugs to act differently than the intention of why drug was used.

Antagonist Drugs- Drug that opposes the action of another drug

REVIEW OF SECTION1. What are some side effects of cold

medicines?2. Write an example for types of

medicines used for each form of drug usage

InhaledInjectedSwallowedTransdermal

HOW DO WE KNOW DRUGS ARE SAFE???

FDA – Food and Drug Administration Government agency that makes sure that all drugs are “SAFE” and “Effective” for the general public.They also continue to monitor drugs after they are on the market.

SAFETY OF DRUGSSAFE

Causing no undue harm; part of the legal requirement for a drug.

EFFECTIVEHaving the medically intended effect. (Does what it is supposed to do)

VOCAB. Dose – the amount of drug taken. This

includes times per day, amount of medicine in each serving.

Height, Weight, Age and Gender along with other drugs being taken will determine the dose! Lethal Dose – amount of drug

necessary to produce death

SPECIFIC DRUGS Antibiotics – Drugs used to kill off

bacteria Anesthetics – Drugs that kill/dull pain;

can be where a person is unconscious or conscious.

Local Anesthetic – Person is conscious during procedure.

OVER THE COUNTER VS UNDER THE COUNTER

Over the counter drugsOTCDrugs that are legally available without a prescriptionSelf diagnose to get desired results.

Under the counter also known as:

Prescription Drugs – Need a physicians prescription to get the drug from a pharmacy.

Dosage is determined based on age, weight, gender, and other drugs taking at that time.

VIDEO BRAND VS GENERIC http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SqZ6vWYG1Y

DRUG USEBrand Name

Drugs name given by the developer/drug

companyMore expensive to

buy

Generic NameChemical name of the

drugs (Active Drug Name). Less

expensive to buy

GENERIC DRUG SORT VIDEO http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZyeSy7yxR8

ACTIVE VS INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active IngredientThe Ingredient that is in both Generic and Non-Generic Drugs

It is what produces the drugs desired

effects

Inactive IngredientThese can give

medicines qualities other than medical

effects.Examples can be:

Oils, Colors, Water, Waxes, flavorings

PRESCRIPTION DRUGSOnly can be prescribed through a physician because:May be dangerous; easily misusedDoses must be in line with weight, age, gender, other drug usageRequire guidance to use them correctlyCan be abused or addicted too, or have serious side effects.

LIFE CHOICE INVENTORY – HOW WISELY DO YOU CHOOSE OTC MEDICATIONS?

HOW DOES A MEDICINE BECOME A MEDICINE?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gl0gAcW8rw

Click link above After video Pair Activity and worksheet

will be handed out. Topic the making of your Fictional Drug!

YES OR NO TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1) When I have an ailment. I do not go streight to the drug store. First I ask myself honestly if theres a lifestyle change I need to make, such as getting more sleep, eating better or excercing more. If so I make the change

4 points if yes

2 If I have an ailment that I think would

respond to an OTC medicine. I first consult a medical book or pharmacist to confirm my suspicions.

3 POINTS

3 I buy only the medicines I need to

relieve my symptoms (example cough suppressant and not a inflammation reliever) for a cough.

3 Points

4 I read drug labels and buy based on

chemical names not the brand names 3 points

5 In taking medicines. I read their labels

and follow directions as to dose, timing, and duration.

3 Points

6 I do not overbuy, and I throw away

drugs after their expiration dates have passed.

2 Points

7 Before taking 2 or more drugs at the

same time I check with my health care provider to be sure it is safe to do so

3 points

8 If my symptoms persist, I see a health

care provider/professional.

2 points

SCORING Add up your points (yes answers are

the only way to score points) 23 – Perfect score! You are a wise user

in OTC 18-22 Very Good – you make good

choices 13-17 Not so Good – you could be

harming yourself or wasting money 12 and under – Improvement needed.

Attempt to educate yourself better before using OTC

IF YOU GO TO DOCTOR ABOUT CONDITION Name of your condition Names of prescribed meds you are

taking Are there generic drugs that can be

taken How often, how long, and what doses

should you take the medicine Side Effects to expect What should you do if you miss a dose