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Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 4 - Module 3
Uses: Prescription Medicine Vs.
Over-the-Counter Medicine
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Quarter 4 – Module 3: Uses: Prescription Medicine Vs. Over-the-Counter Medicine
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Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 4 - Module 3
Uses: Prescription Medicine Vs.
Over-the-Counter Medicine
Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know
This module contains varied activities that will help you compare prescription
medicines from over-the-counter medicines in terms of their chemical
properties and uses. It will allow you to acquire a deeper understanding and will
aid you to achieve the objectives of the topic.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• describe the uses of prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine;
• name some common prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine
and identify its uses; and
• make a picture collage showing the effects of misused and abused of
prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine.

What I Know
Directions. Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Which type of medication is commonly abbreviated as OTC?

a. over-the-counter medicine c. off-the-counter medication
b. out-of-the-counter medicine d. oval-the-counter medication
2. The following are true regarding over-the-counter medicines EXCEPT:
a. self-selected from a store shelf
b. may be used by more than one individual
c. tends to be stronger than prescription preparation
d. may be used to treat more than one specific ailment
3. Which of the following is NOT true about prescription medicines?
a. used to treat a specific health condition
b. intended for multiple individuals to share
c. requires diagnosis by a health care provider
d. tends to be stronger, more potent than OTC preparations
4. Which of the following over-the-counter medicines can be bought to help Dad with a
headache, Mom with a fever, and Bea with her menstrual cramps?
a. antacids b. ibuprofen c. laxatives d. loperamide
5. Which of the following cannot be treated by over-the-counter medicines?
a. allergies b. anxiety c. fever d. sore throat
6. What kind of medicine can help increase the activity of the brain chemicals dopamine and
norepinephrine?
a. prescription stimulants c. prescription depressants
b. prescription heroin d. prescription opioids
7. Prescription medicines that are naturally found in the opium poppy plant.
a. heroin b. caffeine c. phenobarbital d. opioids
8. What kind of prescription drug is used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD)?
a. prescription stimulants c. prescription depressants
b. prescription heroin d. prescription opioids

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9. Which of the following is NOT a prescription stimulant drug?
a. methylphenidate c. phenobarbital
b. amphetamine d. dextroamphetamine
10. The prescription depressant drug slows down brain activity by increasing the activity of
neurotransmitters called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). Which of the following is not
included in the medical uses of prescription depressant drugs?
a. cures anxiety
b. used to treat narcolepsy
c. it is intended to treat sleep disorders
d. it is used to treat tension and panic attacks
11. The following conditions can be treated using over-the-counter medicine EXCEPT:
a. fever b. cold symptoms c. narcolepsy d. allergies
12. Over-the-counter medicines are drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general
public without seeking treatment by a health professional. Which of the following
statement is true about the use of OTC medicine?
a. it is widely used to treat a cancer patient
b. safe to use only when prescribed by doctors
c. cannot be used to treat fever, colds, and coughs
d. it has a possibility of side effects and harm due to excessive doses
13. Which of the following is not an example of prescription opioids?
a. amphetamine b. morphine c. codeine d. oxymorphone
14. In the short term, opioids can relieve pain and can make people feel relaxed. Which of the
following is one of the harmful effects of prescription opioids?
a. slowed breathing c. mental alertness
b. relaxes the body d. increased breathing
15. Prescription drugs are designed to treat a specific illness or condition. Which of the
following shows how prescription drugs are used properly?
a. drinking someone else’s medicine
b. using medicine as prescribed by doctors
c. taking medicine only for the effect it causes-to get high
d. by taking medicine in a way or dose other than prescribed

What’s In
The following activity will help you recall the previous lesson about prescription
medicine and over-the-counter medicine.

Directions: Write OTC if the statement pertains to over-the-counter medicine or Rx if it

pertains to prescription medicine.
_____1. Drugs that do not require a doctor’s prescription.
_____2. Bought off-the-shelf in stores.
_____3. Regulated by FDA through OTC Drug monographs.
_____4. Drugs that are prescribed by a doctor.
_____5. Medicines that are prescribed for and intended to be used by one person.
_____6. Drugs that are often used for strong medications.
_____7. Medicines that are used to treat the symptoms of many illnesses that do not
usually require the help of a physician.

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 _____8. Medicines that are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep disorder.
_____9. Medicines that are used to treat variety of conditions from headaches to
stomachaches.
_____10. Ready-made and factory designed drugs

What’s New
You have learned from the previous module the difference between prescription
medicine and over-the-counter medicine. Whereas prescription medicines are medicines
prescribed by a doctor while over-the-counter medicines do not require a doctor’s prescription.
Let us start the lesson by familiarizing yourself with the different terms related to the topic.

Directions: Write the letter from the alphabet that corresponds to the given number to
reveal the magic word and briefly describe your answer.

A. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

19 20 9 13 21 12 1 14 20

B. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

15 16 9 15 9 4 19

C. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4 5 16 18 5 19 19 A 14 20

D. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

8 5 1 4 1 3 8 5

E. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
12 15 16 5 18 1 13 9 4 5

F. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

1 14 24 9 5 20 25

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 What is It

Uses of Prescription Medicine and Over-the-Counter Medicine

Prescription Medicine

Every medicine has its own use and is intended to cure,

mitigate, or prevent mild to serious illnesses. Prescription
medicines, as prescribed by doctors, are used to relieve pain,
anxiety, sleep disorder, hyperactivity, and narcolepsy. These are
some of the many uses of prescription medicines that are intended
to be used by one person only. Prescription medicines are often
strong medicines and are usually classified into three kinds. These
are prescription opioids, depressants, and stimulants.

Prescription Medicine
Types Opioids Depressants Stimulants
Medical Uses used to relieve pain or used to treat used for treating
relieve coughs or anxiety, tension, attention deficit
diarrhea panic attacks and hyperactivity
sleep disorder disorder (ADHD)
and narcolepsy.
Examples oxycodone, phenobarbital, methylphenidate,
hydrocodone, meperidine diazepam, amphetamine,
alprazolam dextroamphetamine
How they work Opioids attach to opioid Depressants for the Stimulants increase
receptors in the central central nervous brain activity,
nervous system, system work by resulting in greater
preventing the brain from increasing the alertness, attention,
receiving pain messages activity of a and energy.
neurotransmitter
called gamma-
aminobutyric acid
(GABA). It has a
drowsy or soothing
effect as a result.

In addition, prescription medicines can be grouped according to categories namely,

antibiotics, antidepressants, antidiabetics, antiepileptics, and bronchodilators. The following
will help you understand the nature of these drugs.

1. Antibiotics

Antibiotics, also called antibacterials, are drugs that destroy or delay the growth of
bacteria. They contain a variety of potent medications that are used to treat bacteria-related

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illnesses. Amoxicillin and cephalexin are some of the commonly prescribed drugs that fight
certain infections. However, antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections such as common
cold, measles, and most coughs. Improper use of these drugs may cause side effects
including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, upset stomach, fungal infections of the mouth,
digestive tract, and vagina.

2. Antidepressants

Antidepressants are drugs that can help relieve depression, social anxiety disorder,
anxiety disorders, seasonal affective disorder, dysthymia, or moderate persistent depression,
as well as other conditions. They try to fix chemical imbalances in the brain's
neurotransmitters, which are thought to be the cause of mood and behavior changes.
Antidepressants can be divided into five main types namely, Serotonin and noradrenaline
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Tricyclic
antidepressants (TCAs), Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), Noradrenaline and specific
serotoninergic antidepressants (NASSAs).

a. Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Significant depression, mood

disorders, and probably, but less frequently, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, menopausal symptoms,
fibromyalgia, and chronic neuropathic pain are all treated with serotonin and noradrenaline
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Duloxetine, venlafaxine, and desvenlafaxine are some of its
examples.

b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

(SSRIs) are the most used prescribed antidepressants. They have less side effects than other
antidepressants and are beneficial in treating depression. This allows brain cells to receive
and transmit messages more easily, resulting in stronger and more healthy moods. They are
called "selective" since they seem to affect only serotonin and not other neurotransmitters.
Citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline are some of its
examples.

Even though SNRIs and SSRIs are of good help to the people suffering from the mentioned
conditions there are also possible side effects upon the utilization of these drugs.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyponatremia (low sodium), nauseousness, rash, dry mouth,
constipation or diarrhea, loss of weight, sweating, tremor, sedation, sexual dysfunction,
insomnia, headache, dizziness, anxiety and agitation, and irregular thought are some of the
side effects that may occur to the individual using these drugs. Also, people who take SSRIs
and SNRIs, particularly those under the age of 18, have been reported to have suicidal
thoughts, especially when they first start taking the drugs.

c. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) get their name from
the fact that their chemical structure has three rings. They can help control chronic pain and
are used to treat depression, fibromyalgia, and certain forms of anxiety. It may also have side
effects like seizures, insomnia, anxiety, arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, hypertension, rash,
nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, weight loss, constipation, urinary retention,
increased pressure on the eye, sexual dysfunction. Amitriptyline, amoxapine-clomipramine,

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desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, and trimipramine are only a few
examples.

d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Before the advent of SSRIs and SNRIs, this
form of antidepressant was widely prescribed. Monoamine oxidase, a brain enzyme, is
inhibited by it. Monoamine oxidase aids in the breakdown of neurotransmitters including
serotonin. There will be more circulating serotonin if less serotonin is broken down. This can,
in principle, result in more stable moods and less anxiety. If SSRIs have not succeeded,
doctors are now turning to MAOIs. Since MAOIs interact with a variety of other drugs and
foods, they are typically reserved for situations where other antidepressants have failed. The
side effects of these drugs include blurred vision, rash, seizures, edema, weight loss or weight
gain, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, nausea, and constipation, anxiety, insomnia and
drowsiness, headache, dizziness, arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, fainting or feeling faint
when standing up, hypertension, or high blood pressure. Examples of MAOIs include
phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid and selegiline.

e. Noradrenaline and specific serotoninergic antidepressants (NASSAs). Anxiety

disorders, certain personality disorders, and depression are all treated with these. But it may
also have side effects such as constipation, dry mouth, weight gain, drowsiness, and
sedation. In addition, it may also have more serious adverse reactions including seizures,
white blood cell reduction, fainting, and allergic reactions. Mianserin and Mirtazapine are some
of its examples.

3. Antidiabetic

All pharmacological agents approved for hyperglycemic treatment in type 2 diabetes

mellitus (except insulin) are referred to as antidiabetic drugs (DM). If lifestyle changes (weight
loss, dietary changes, and exercise) are insufficient to lower hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c levels
(target level: 7%), pharmacological treatment with antidiabetic drugs should be started.
Metformin is the medication of choice for all patients with type 2 diabetes. This medication
improves glucose metabolism and aids in weight loss or at the very least weight maintenance.
Metformin has also been shown in several studies to minimize mortality and the risk of
complications. Another type of antidiabetic drug can be used if metformin is contraindicated,
not tolerated, or does not regulate blood glucose levels adequately. Many antidiabetic
medications are not recommended or should be used with caution in patients with moderate
or serious renal failure or other significant comorbidities. However, when an individual is
pregnant or breastfeeding oral antidiabetic drugs are not recommended.

4. Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators are medications that relax the muscles in the lungs and open the
airways, making breathing easier. They are commonly used to treat long-term conditions like
asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which the airways become narrowed
and inflamed. Beta-2 agonists, such as salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol, and vilanterol,
anticholinergics, such as ipratropium, tiotropium, aclidinium, and glycopyrronium, and
theophylline, are the three most used bronchodilators. Bronchodilators may have a variety of

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side effects, depending on the drug you're taking. Make sure you read the medication's
accompanying leaflet to learn about the possible side effects. Trembling, particularly in the
hands, headaches, a dry mouth, palpitations (rapid heartbeats), muscle cramps, cough,
nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea are all common bronchodilator side effects.

5. Antiepileptics

Antiepileptic drugs are medications that help people with epilepsy reduce the
occurrence of seizures. Some medicines in this category are also used for other purposes.
Barbiturates include phenobarbital. Barbiturates were once commonly used as sleeping pills,
and they are still used in operation anesthesia. The benzodiazepine group of drugs includes
clonazepam, clorazepate, and diazepam, which are best known for their use as tranquilizers.
Phenytoin is a drug that is used to treat both epileptic seizures and irregular heartbeats.
Antiepileptic treatments come with many potential side effects and complications. Drug
levels in the blood must be maintained within a small range for them to function properly.
Patients should see a doctor on a regular basis and, if any, have their blood checked. These
medications can cause toxic reactions if their blood levels are too high, and they can also
cause seizures if they are too low. In addition, majority of anticonvulsant drugs cause
drowsiness and stomach discomfort. For more detailed lists, parents should review relevant
references.

The abovementioned prescription drugs are designed to treat a specific illness or

condition and can provide potential benefits to the user it can also affect and harm the body
due to its side effects. Furthermore, when these drugs are misused and abused it can lead to
a substance use disorder which takes the form of addiction in severe cases.

Over-the-counter medicines

Over-the-counter medicines are medicines that can be

bought off-the-shelf in stores and can easily choose by an
individual who experiences a certain type of common illness.
These are used to help treat a variety of ailments and their
symptoms which may include pain, coughs and colds, diarrhea,
heartburn, constipation, acne, tooth decay, athletes’ foot, and
others. In some manner, it helps a person to cope with recurring
problems like migraines and allergies. For this reason, multiple
people in a household can use it.
Even though OTC medicines do not require a prescription
and contain multiple medications, it is important to read the fine print on the label to know
exactly what ingredients are in the product. It may cause side effects and some can interact
with prescription medications and can cause harm and damage to organs if taken in amounts
greater than recommended. Aside from antacids, decongestants, vitamins, herbal medicines,
and laxatives, the following is the list of commonly used OTC drugs used for treating mild
symptoms and conditions.

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Symptoms/Conditions Over-the-counter drugs
Pain/fever Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
aspirin
Cough Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin
Sneezing, runny nose, Antihistamine (loratadine,
allergies cetirizine, diphenhydramine)
Sinus congestion Nasal spray decongestants
(oxymetazoline, phenylephrine)
Sore throat, headache, Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
earache, body aches benzocaine
Upset stomach Bismuth subsalicylate,
bicarbonate tablets,
simethicone, dimenhydrinate,
emetrol, calcium carbonate,
aluminum hydroxide,
magnesium hydroxide
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Precautions
To avoid an unintended
overdose and the
complication of liver damage,
it is important to read the
labels for the recommended
dosing of each drug.
Aspirin should not be taken
by children younger than 14
years old because it may
cause Reye’s syndrome in
infants and children.
Individuals taking CNS
depressants, opiates, and
other psychoactive
medications, as well as
children under the age of four,
should avoid
dextromethorphan.
Drowsiness or sleepiness is
the most common side effect.
If nasal sprays are used for
more than 3 days and then
stopped, a rebound effect
may occur, causing nasal
symptoms to return.
These drugs should not be
used by people who have
heart disease, diabetes, or
urinary retention due to an
enlarged prostate.
It is safe to treat the
symptoms of a sore throat for
a few days, but if they do not
resolve, a strep test or a
throat swab might be required
to decide if antibiotics are
required.
Bismuth subsalicylate should
not be administered in
breastfeeding women and
infants to avoid the chance of
having Reye syndrome.
People with diabetes should
not take emetrol because it
has high sugar content.
 Constipation Glycerin suppositories,
bisacodyl, calcium docusate
Diarrhea Attapulgite, loperamide, bismuth
subsalicylate
Constipation may be a sign of
a more serious medical
condition, particularly if it is
accompanied by chronic
abdominal pain, bloating,
fever, or rectum bleeding, it is
important to seek medical
help if you have these
symptoms.
Attapulgite should not be
taken for more than 2 days
unless advised by your
physician.
If constipation, abdominal
distension, nausea, vomiting,
fever, or bloating occur used
of loperamide should be
topped.

Although OTC medicines are appealing treatment options, it is important to remember

that it can cause serious side effects. The following are a few tips to help you make safe
choices and reduce the risk of using OTC medicines.

1. Before buying an over-the-counter medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

2. Read the label carefully.
3. Medicines with the same active ingredients should not be taken together.
4. Only treat the symptoms you have.
5. Keep track of the medications you are taking.
6. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, consult a doctor before taking an OTC medicine.
7. Remember that herbal supplements are not the same as OTC medicines.
8. Always check the expiration date.
9. Use only the measuring device that came with the OTC item.
10. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen or you suffer side effects.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Check (✓) the capsule that is correctly paired or put a cross (x) if otherwise.

A. ibuprofen OTC drug C. loratadine OTC drug

B. phenobarbital prescription drug D. prescription drug

guaifenesin

E.
loperamide prescription drug

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Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer.
1. Which of the following medications are intended to be used by one person only?
a. over-the-counter medicines
b. prescription medicines
c. controlled medicines
d. all of the above
2. The following statements about over-the-counter medicines are correct EXCEPT
a. used to relieve mild symptoms and conditions
b. can be used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders
c. it can be bought without a physician’s prescription
d. multiple persons in a household can use it
3. If prescription drugs are designed to treat a specific illness or condition over-the-counter
drugs can be used to treat _____.
a. major operations c. severe illnesses
b. multiple mild conditions d. surgical cases
4. If you are experiencing allergies, what type of drugs are you going to use?
a. controlled drugs c. prescription drugs
b. over-the-counter drugs d. prohibited drugs
5. What type of medicine is used to relieve pain?
a. over-the-counter medicine
b. prescription medicine
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

Independent Activity 2
Directions: Match the drugs/medicines in column I to its used in column D. Write the
letter of your answer.

I D
_____1. Dextromethorphan r. allergies
_____2. Antihistamine g. narcolepsy
_____3. Phenobarbital u. depressants
_____4. Amphetamine s. pain reliever
_____5. Ibuprofen d. cough suppressant

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Fill in the box with letters to reveal the word that corresponds to the given
statement.

A. N I H S T A I E
H
It is used to relieve sneezing, runny nose and allergies.

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 B. N I AE Y
H
Prescription depressants are used to treat this disorder.

C. I O S
I H
These medicines prevent the brain from receiving pain messages.

D. S I M A T
I H
Methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are some of
the examples of this type of prescription medicine.

E. T AR G S
H
Medicines that are safe and effective for use by the public without
seeking treatment by a health professional.

Independent Activity 3
Directions: Write True if the statement is correct or False if otherwise. Then, underline
the word/s that makes it incorrect.
_____1. Amphetamine is used to stimulate brain activity and increase mental alertness.
_____2. Medicines that are used to slow down brain activity are called depressants.
_____3. Antibiotics such as amoxicillin can be bought without a doctor’s prescription.
_____4. Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen can be used to relieve mild pain and
headache.
_____5. OTC medicines are only used to relieve specific conditions such as sleeping disorder.

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Odd-One-Out. Determine which does not belong to the given set and
explain why it should not be included in the group.

A. oxycodone, meperidine, diazepam

B. methylphenidate, hydrocodone, amphetamine

C. dextroamphetamine, phenobarbital, alprazolam

D. loratadine, imipramine, cetirizine

E. amoxicillin, amphetamine, diphenhydramine

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 What I Have Learned
Let us summarize what you have learned in this module by doing the next activity.
Complete the bubble by filling in the circles with the necessary information.

Uses Uses

Example Example

Prescription Over-the-
counter
Medicine
Medicine

What I Can Do

In a clean sheet of bond paper, draw your own drug safety bottle indicating the
information of the available over-the-counter medicine in your home. Be guided with the
rubrics.

Drug Facts Label has useful

information about the drugs. Make
sure to read it every time you buy
over-the-counter medicine. The
following information will help you
make your own OTC safety bottle.

Drug Facts:
Active Ingredients: Ingredients in
Active Ingredients:
the medicine that make it work.
Uses:

Directions:
Warnings:
Uses: Describes the symptoms
that the medicine treats.

Directions: Indicates the amount or Warnings: Safety information

dose of medicine to take, how including side effects about the
often to take it and how much you drugs.
can take in one day.

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 RUBRICS FOR OTC SAFETY BOTTLE
10 pts 5 pts 3 pts
Accuracy of All the information Three information Five information
information indicated in the used in the output used in the output
output were were not accurate. were not accurate.
accurate.
Neatness of Work The output is The output is very The output is neat
exceptionally neat. neat. with some parts
less neat.

Assessment
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the
given statement.
A. Prescription Medicine
B. Over-the-counter Medicine
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
____1. Medicines are used to cure ailments from mild to serious symptoms and
conditions.
____2. Stimulants are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
____3. It is used by an individual who diagnoses his own illness and selects appropriate
treatment.
____4. Abused and misused of this medicine can bring harm to a person’s body.
____5. Medicines that can give similar effects and results to the general public.
____6. It can be used to treat simple colds and coughs.
____7. Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person.
____8. These drugs are often with strong medications, which is why they require a prescription
from a doctor or dentist.
____9. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are some examples of this medicine.
____10. These medicines are regulated by Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
____11. When these drugs are misused, they can be as dangerous as drugs that are illegally
made.
____12. Antibiotics, antidepressants, and antiepileptic are medicines that are readily available
at the convenience store.
____13. When taking this medicine, one should read the label for necessary safety and
precautions.
____14. This medicine is used to slow down brain activity and reduce the panic attack of
a person.
____15. These medicines are safe to use when you mix them with alcohol or other certain
drugs.

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 Additional Activities
Directions: Make a picture collage showing the effects of misused and abused prescription
medicine and over-the-counter medicine. Put your output in a clean sheet of
short bond paper. Be guided with the rubrics.

Rubric for picture collage making

Score: 1-Weak 2- Moderately weak 3- Average 4-Moderately strong 5- Strong
Criteria Score
1. The poster contains appropriate items and information.
2. The poster is clean and neat, and the information on it is well organized.
3. The poster is colorful and creative.
4. Any artwork on the poster is appropriate and carefully executed.
5. The poster shows an understanding of the topic and related concepts.

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What I Know What’s More
1. A Independent Activity 1 Independent Assessment 1
2. C A. √ 1. B
3. C B. √ 2. B
4. B C. √ 3. B
5. B D. X 4. B
6. A E. X 5. C
7. D
8. A Independent Assessment 3
9. C A. diazepam – a prescription depressant
10. B B. hydrocodone – a prescription opioids
11. C C. dextroamphetamine - stimulants
12. D D. imipramine – prescription medicine
13. A E. diphenhydramine – OTC medicine
14. A
15. B
What’s In Independent Assessment 2
1. OTC A. ANTIHISTAMINE
2. OTC B. ANXIETY
3. OTC C. OPIOIDS
4. OTC D. STIMULANTS
5. Rx E. OTC DRUGS
6. Rx
7. OTC Independent Activity 3 Independent Activity 2
8. Rx 1. True 1. D
9. OTC 2. True 2. R
10.OTC 3. False 3. U
4. True 4. G
5. False 5. S
What’s New
A. STIMULANT
B. OPIOIDS What I have Learned
C. DEPRESSANT -Answer may vary
D. HEADACHE
E. LOPERAMIDE
F. ANXIETY
Answer Key
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