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Chapter 15Personal Care andConsumer Choices

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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician.

Using Medicines WiselyLesson 3

7.

FalseTrue

prescription medicines

A medicine that prevents a disease from developing is called an antibiotic.

Using Medicines WiselyLesson 3

8.

FalseTrue

vaccine

Medicines applied to the skin are said to be taken topically.

Using Medicines WiselyLesson 3

9.

True False

Preventive care is a medical care that keeps disease or injury from happening or getting worse.

Choosing Health ServicesLesson 4

10.

True False

Outpatient care involves a stay at a hospital or some other health care facility.

Choosing Health ServicesLesson 4

11.

FalseTrue

inpatient

In managed care, the health consumer pays a small fee known as a co-pay.

Choosing Health ServicesLesson 4

12.

True False

A recall will generally be issued by the HSS.

Public HealthLesson 5

13.

FalseTrue

CPSC

A famine is a widespread shortage of food.

Public HealthLesson 5

14.

True False

The World Health Organization is one international organization that has made world health a priority.

Public HealthLesson 5

15.

True False

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