Pharmacology and Substance Awareness
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Panadol contains a drug called _________________________

  • Methylamphetamine
  • Steroids
  • Paracetamol (correct)
  • Cannabis
  • Aspirin and paracetamol are two common ___________________.

  • antibiotics
  • painkillers (correct)
  • harmful drugs
  • alcoholic drinks
  • We sometimes take cough mixture to stop us from ____________.

  • sleeping
  • sneezing
  • coughing (correct)
  • dreaming
  • Antibiotics must be prescribed by a _______________________.

    <p>doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We can take __________________ to cure digestion.

    <p>Antacids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________________________ can be used to kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) and cholera.

    <p>penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People smoke the dried leaves of _______________________ plants.

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct statement about cigarette smoking.

    <p>Smoking kills millions of people around the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cigarette smoke contains a poisonous gas called _______________________.

    <p>Carbon monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tobacco smoke contains more than _________________ substances.

    <p>4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When antibiotics are not taken properly or are taken too often, the bacteria can become _________________________.

    <p>resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drinks that contain alcohol are called ____________________________.

    <p>alcoholic drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drinking alcohol can cause a lot of _____________ in the family and society.

    <p>problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caffeine is __________ drug found in coffee, tea, some chocolates and cola drinks.

    <p>an addictive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Another name for methylamphetamine is ________________________.

    <p>syabu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sports drugs are ____________________.

    <p>steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If we want to live healthy and peaceful lives, we should always _____________

    <p>avoid alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________________ is made from the Indian hemp plant.

    <p>cannabis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Revision Drugs

    • Panadol contains paracetamol, a common painkiller.
    • Aspirin and paracetamol are both common painkillers.
    • Cough mixture is taken to suppress coughing.
    • Antibiotics are prescribed by a doctor to treat bacterial infections.
    • Antacids are used to treat digestive problems by neutralizing stomach acid.
    • Penicillin is an antibiotic used to kill bacteria responsible for diseases like tuberculosis and cholera.
    • Tobacco plants are smoked for their dried leaves.
    • Smoking cigarettes causes many health issues and is responsible for millions of deaths worldwide.
    • Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke.
    • Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 substances.
    • Overuse or improper usage of antibiotics can lead to bacteria becoming resistant to treatment.
    • Alcoholic drinks contain alcohol and can cause many problems in families and society.
    • Caffeine, found in coffee, tea, some chocolates, and cola, is an addictive substance.
    • Methylamphetamine, also known as syabu, is a dangerous drug.
    • Steroids are drugs used by some athletes to enhance performance.
    • To live a healthy and peaceful life, it's important to avoid drugs and alcohol.
    • Cannabis is a drug produced from the Indian hemp plant.

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    This quiz covers essential knowledge about common drugs such as painkillers, antibiotics, and substances like tobacco and alcohol. It also addresses the effects of these substances on health and society, highlighting the importance of responsible usage. Test your understanding of how these substances work and their implications on health.

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