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CONSUMER CHEMISTRY 9, QUARTER 4, WEEK 1

Learning Competency: Describe the properties of medicine.
Subject Matter: Medicines, Definition Classification

Points to Remember

Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient and managing the diagnosis,
prognosis, prevention, treatment or palliation of their injury or disease. Medicine
encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the
prevention and treatment of illness

Activity 1: Medicinal Quest

Direction: Fill each set of boxes with appropriate letters to form the correct word/s associated
to different classifications of medicine. Use the clues given below.
1. Relieves mild to severe pain.

2. Reduces inflammation (fever lowering drugs).

3. Induces sleep or relaxation.

4. Produce lack of feeling.

5. Induces stomach acid

6. Relieves depression
 Activity 2: Properties of Medicine
Direction: Identify the following properties if it is a property of medicine or not. Write YES if
it is a property of medicine and NO if it is not on the space provided.

Answer Property Description

1. Solubility The concentration of the dissolved solute, which is the
equilibrium with the solid solute.
2. Flammability Refers to whether a compound will burn when exposed
to flame.
3. Luster Refers to the appearance of a fresh surface of a mineral
in reflected light.
4. Partition Co- The way in which drug reaches the site of action from the
Efficient site of application.
5. Hydrogen Bond Is a special dipole-dipole interaction between the
hydrogen atom in a polar bond such as N-H, O-H or F-H &
electromagnetic atom O, N, F atom.
6. Ionization The rate of drug absorption is directly proportional to the
concentration of the drug at absorbable form but not the
concentration of the drug at the absorption rate.

Activity 3: List Me!

Direction: Write at least 10 medicine and give its function.
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CONSUMER CHEMISTRY 9, QUARTER 4, WEEK 2-3

Learning Competency: Compare prescription medicines from over-the-counter medicines
in terms of their chemical properties and uses.
Subject Matter: Prescription Drugs and Over the counter drugs

Points to Remember

Medications include over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription drugs.

Prescription Drugs require a written order or prescription from a physician, dentist, or nurse
practitioner while over-the-counter drugs are those available without a prescription.

Activity 1: Over the Counter or Prescribed Drugs

Direction: Identify the following drug category whether it is a Prescribed Drug or an Over-the-
Counter Drug. Put a check mark on the space provided.

Category Prescribed Drug Over-the-Counter Drug

1. Antacid
2.Cough Medicine
3.Antibiotics
4.Vitamins
5.Antidepressants
6.Pain Killer
7.Cardiovascular
8.Laxatives
9.Antiepileptics

Activity 2: Medicine
Direction: Write the uses of the following medicines.
1. Ascorbic Acid:
2. Paracetamol:
3. Evening Primrose oil:
 4. Antibiotic:
5. Antihistamine:
6. Rotavirus:
7. Penicillin:
8. Mefenamic:
9. Carboceistine:
10. Amoxicillin:

Activity 3: Essay!
Direction: Explain the statement below.

Why is it that some drugs needed to be prescribed?

 CONSUMER CHEMISTRY QUARTER 4, WEEK 4
Learning Competency: Differentiate cancer from carcinogen.
Subject Matter: Cancer, Carcinogens

Points to Remember

A carcinogen is a specific chemical or physical agent that can cause cancer in individuals
exposed to that agent.
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can
invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body though the blood and
lymph systems.

Activity 1: Science Sentence Match

Directions: Below are sentence fragments. Match Column A to Column B to form a correct
definition. Write the letter of your answer on the box provided.

Answer A B
1. Carcinogens A Any discrete chemical compound which has been
shown to cause cancer in human or animal studies
2. Mutagens B The abnormal or uncontrolled growth of new Cancer
is the abnormal or uncontrolled growth of new cells
in any part of the body.
3. Cancer C Any substance that can cause cancer.
4. Teratogens D Act during pregnancy to cause adverse effects on the
embryo or fetus including malfunctions, regarded
growth and post-natal deficiencies.
5. Chemical E Causes damage to chromosomes by introducing
Carcinogens changes to DNA.

Activity 2: Jumbled Words

Directions: Arrange the jumbled words below.
1. NKSI BOIANSTROP. A way on how a carcinogen enter the body. Many solvents and other
chemicals go directly through the skin.
 2. TINSGOEIN. A way on how a carcinogen enter a body. This involves swallowing of a
carcinogen.
3. TLANNIHOAI. A way on how a carcinogen enter a body. This involves breathing gases,
fumes and vapors in the most common form of exposure.
Activity 3: Compare Me!
Direction: Compare the following words.
1. Teratogens to Chemical Carcinogens
2. Mutagens To Carcinogens
 CONSUMER CHEMISTRY 9, QUARTER 4, WEEK 5
Learning Competency: Describe the properties, mode of action and effects of anticancer
drugs
Subject Matter: Anticancer Drugs

Points to Remember

Anticancer Drug, also called Anti-Neoplastic drug, that is effective in the treatment of
malignant, or cancerous, disease. There are several major classes of anticancer drugs; these
include Alkylating Agents, Anti-metabolites, Plant Alkaloids and Hormones.

Activity 1: Chemical Classification of Anti-Cancer Agents

Directions: Classify the following Anti-Cancer Agents whether they are Alkylating Agents,
Antimetabolites, Antibiotics, Immunomodulators, Hormones and Hormone Antagonists or
Monoclonal Antibodies.
1. Triazine.
2. Folate Antagonist.
3. Levamisole
4. Bleomycin
5. Progestin.
6. Imatinib

Activity 2: Effects of Anticancer Drugs

Directions: Research on the effects of anticancer drugs. You should understand its mechanism
of action, clinical application, route and side effects.

Anticancer Agent Mechanism of Clinical Application Route

Action
Mechlorethamine
Busulfan
Dactinomycin
Etoposide
Cytosine
Activity 3: Essay
Write a history of a person you know who are experiencing cancer disease and how they cure
it.

CONSUMER CHEMISTRY 9, QUARTER 4, WEEK 6

Learning Competency: Describe the properties, mode of action and effects of
homeopathic medicine
Subject Matter: Homeopathic Medicine

Points to Remember

Homeopathic medicine seek to cure the patients on the physical, mental and emotional
levels.

Activity 1: Check Me
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Identify each statement if it is true or false by
writing a check mark on the space provided.

Statement True False

Homeopathic medicine ensures safe treatment as it uses medicine in extreme
diluted quantities.
Homeopathic medicine is a bad choice for treating children as it is toxic to
children.
Homeopathic medicine are inexpensive.
Homeopathic medicine are only effective for treating some conditions.
Colds and flu may be treated effectively with aconite and bryonia.
Homeopathic medicine is usually used to assist the healing process after
surgery or chemotherapy.

Activity 2: Words and Boxes

Directions: Fill each box with a letter to form the correct word/s associated with Homeopathic
Medicine.
1. Used in homeopathy to treat irritability, impatience, etc. It is most often prescribed to
children.
2. Commonly known as St. John’s wort, used to treat nerve damage.

3. Derived from seeds of a plant, this homeopathic remedy is prescribed to treat

conditions with symptoms such as headache, cramping and tremors.

4. It is used to treat symptoms of excessive thirst, fatigue, and nervousness.

5. Used to treat conditions with symptoms of itching, burning pains, and odor.

6. It is the discharge used by the cuttlefish to disappear from a predator. Homeopaths use
this to treat symptoms of apathy and weakness.

Activity 3: What I Know!

Direction: In your own opinion, what is Homeopathic medicine? Write at least 3

sentences.

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