Chapter 17 Using Medicines Wisely Lesson 3 Using

Chapter 17 Using Medicines Wisely Lesson 3 Using Medicines Correctly

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. Improper Use of Medicines are intended to be helpful, not harmful. They can prevent and cure diseases, fight germs, and relieve pain. If they are not used properly, however, medicines can be as harmful as illegal drugs. They can cause addiction, injury, and even death. Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. Improper Use of Medicines Using too much medicine or using it too often cause serious damage to body systems. For example, using too much of a medicine could cause liver or kidney failure. Certain medicines can also be very dangerous to unborn babies, newborns, or young children. A woman who is pregnant or plans to become pregnant should talk to a doctor before she takes any medicine. Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. Medicine Misuse Taking more medicine than a doctor instructs is one example of medicine misuse. Another example is failure to follow the directions on the label. Medicine misuse can be dangerous. New Vocabulary medicine misuse Taking medicine in a way that is not intended Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. Medicine Abuse Medicine abuse is a form of drug abuse. Some teens believe that prescription and OTC medicines are safer than illegal drugs. However, medicines are safe only if used properly. People may abuse medicines for several reasons: • To lose weight • To stay awake • To get “high” New Vocabulary medicine abuse Taking medicine in a way that is not intended Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. Medicine Abuse A danger of both medicine abuse and medicine misuse is the risk of drug overdose. Misusing medicines can also lead to addiction. The best way to make sure you are using a medicine safely is to follow the instructions on the label. New Vocabulary overdose Taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly BIG IDEA Using medicines improperly can cause harmful side effects. How to Use Medicines Safely To avoid misuse, follow these guidelines: ü Follow the instructions on the label. ü Take the correct dosage for the recommended length of time. Do not take medicines after their expiration date. ü Do not give prescription medicines to someone else. Do not use a medicine prescribed for an earlier illness without asking your doctor. ü Contact your doctor if you do not understand the label instructions, if you experience any unusual or unpleasant side effects, or if you accidentally take too much medicine. ü Store all medicines safely—in a cool, dry place, in their original containers, and out of reach of children. Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review After You Read Vocabulary Define the term medicine misuse. Use it in an original sentence. Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review After You Read Describe What are three ways you can avoid medicine abuse? Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review After You Read Compare and Contrast How does medicine abuse differ from medicine misuse? Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically Discuss How can taking medicines not prescribed for you, or mixing medicines, harm your health? Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically Evaluate Tasha’s friend has offered her some of her prescription medication. Tasha asks you whether she should take it. What advice would you give her and why? Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Using Medicines Correctly Lesson 3 Review Applying Health Skills Apply Create a script for a commercial or PSA that explains how people can use their health care providers, pharmacists, and medicine labels to ensure that they are using their medicines properly. Lesson Home

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