Complete the sentences with the words in the box. 1. Drugs may be classified by the chemical type of the __ ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition.

1. Drugs may be classified by the chemical type of the __________ ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition.

2. __________ block the action of histamine.

3. For example, __________ (aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate) neutralize acid in digestive system.

4. Drugs are chemical substances used in medicine in the __________ of diseases.

5. There are many __________ classifications in the modern pharmacology.

6. Drugs that affect the heart, blood pressure and __________ blood clotting are known as cardiovascular drugs.

7. Drugs can be made from chemical substances which are __________ in the laboratory.

8. Each drug can be __________ into one or more drug classes.

9. Drugs are dispensed and stored in an area known as a __________.

10. Some drugs are __________ and can be dangerous if taken in an overdose.

6. Are these statements true (T), false (F)? Write true sentences.

1. Drugs are dispensed and stored in a pharmacy. (T/F)

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2. Drugs are made from chemical substances synthesized only in the laboratory. (T/F)

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3.Neuropharmacological drugs act on the digestive system. (T/F)

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4. Antimicrobials that act against bacteria include antibiotics and diuretics. (T/F)

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5. Drugs are chemical substances used in medicine in the treatment of diseases. (T/F)

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6. All drugs must be prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. (T/F)

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7. Anticancer drugs (methotrexate and prednisone) are laboratory-synthesized drugs. (T/F)

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8. A small dose of penicillin kills disease-causing bacteria. (T/F)

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Speaking

Read the text again. Answer these questions.

1. What is drug?

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2. How are drugs classified?

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3. What can drugs come from?

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4. What drugs are used to kill or help to prevent multiplication of bacteria or viruses that infect the body?

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5. Which way are sulfa drugs prepared?

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6. What drugs can produce a positive effect on the heart?

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7. How do antibiotics act?

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8. What change do vasodilators trigger in the human blood pressure?

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9. What are OTC drugs and POM?

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10. When do the doctors prescribe vitamins?

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8. What facts can you present to your group about:

drug classification, over-the-counter medications, antimicrobials, disease-causing microorganisms, diuretics, cancer, penicillin, vitamins?

Date _______________________ Signature _____________________

Self-study section №3: “Administration of drugs”

Warm-up

Complete the following table by filling in transcription and translation.