LISTENING EXCERCISE

LISTENING EXERCISE

1.      Which information is not correct about drugs ?

A. THEY ALTER NORMAL BODILY FUNCTIONS.

B. DRUGS ARE MADE UP OF NATURAL SUBSTANCES.

C. THEY CAN ENHANCE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL WELL-BEING.

D. MEDICINAL & RECREATIONAL DRUGS ARE THE TWO KINDS.

 2.      Drugs are prescribed only in a short time ?

1. CORRECT.

2. INCORRECT.

3.      What are medicinal drugs considered as ?

A. RECREATIONAL DRUGS.

B. MEDICINES.

C. BRAND – NAME DRUGS.

D. COPY MEDICINES.

4.      Which information is not correct about recreational drugs ?

A. THEY ARE PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES.

B. THEY EFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUSSYSTEM.

C. THEY CAN CURE DISEASES.

D. THEY ARE USED TO HAVE FUN.

5.      Why are some recreational drugs strictly regulated by national laws ?

A. ADDICTION.

B. HABITUATION.

C. A & B ARE CORRECT.

D. NONE.

6.      OTC, BTC and POM are the types of medicinal drugs. How many are there ?

A. 1.

B. 2.

C. 3.

D. 4.

7.      This drugs can be used to prevent or cure diseases or to relieve pain. What is it ?

A. RECREATIONAL DRUG.

B. MEDICINAL DRUG.

8.      This kind is available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions ?

A. OTC.

B. POM.

C. BTC.

D. ALL.

9.      Which of the following is a licensed medical professional ?

A. PHYSIAN.

B. DOCTOR.

C. PHARMACIST.

D. A & B ARE CORRECT.

10.  Which pair of word the synonym ?

A. LEGAL – ILLEGAL.

B. USE – MISUSE.

C. NORMAL – ABNORMAL.

D. TREAT – CURE.

11.  When doesn’t drug misuse happen ?

A. PATIENTS TREAT THEMSELVES.

B. PATIENTS FOLLOW THE CRESCRIPTION EXACTLY.

C. PATIENTS TAKE DRUGS IN A LARGE QUANTITY.

D. ALL OF THEM.

12.  One’s genetics, body size, drug dose and drug administration frequency decide the rate of developing drug tolerance. How many factors are there ?

A. 1.

B. 2.

C. 3.

D. 4.

13.  How is an addictor’s need for one substance ?

A. COMPULSIVE.

B. OVERPOWERING.

C. REPETITIVE.

D. ALL OF THEM ARE CORRECT.

14.  When do withdrawal symtoms occur ?

A. PATIENTS DEPEND ON ONE DRUG.

B. THEY STOP USING THIS DRUG IMEDIATELY.

C. A OR B.

D. A & B.

15.  Which two pairs of words are incorrect ?

A. STIMULANT – UPPER.

B. STIMULANT – DOWNER.

C. DEPRESSANT – UPPER.

D. DEPRESSANT – DOWNER.

16.  What should you do when you have fatigue ?

A. TAKE A REST.

B. DRINK COFFEE.

C. SMOKE.

D. TAKE STIMULANTS

17.  Which of following is not an allergic reaction ?

A. SHOCK.

B. ITCHING.

C. HIVE.

D. INSOMNIA.

18.  Any drugs can have main effects and side effects, depending on the administration purpose ?

A. I AGREE.

B. I DISAGREE.

19.  Doctor may ask some basic information about patient’s lifes. Which is unnecessary ?

A. I AGREE.

B. I DISAGREE.

20.  Which statement is false ?

A. PATIENTS MUST TAKE DRUGS AFTER MEALS FOR SAFETY.

B. WATER IS THE BEST CHOICE TO TAKE DRUGS.

C. CHEWING MAY DESTROY THE SPECIAL COATING.

D. PATIENTS MUST BE CAREFUL WHEN TAKING ANTIBIOTICS.

21.  Which verb below has the same meaning with irritate ?

A. DESTROY.

B. AFFECT.

C. NONE.

D. A & B.

22.  Which activities will destroy the special coating of tablets ?

A. SWALLOWING.

B. CHEWING.

C. CRUSHING.

D. ALL OF THEM.

23.  Which statement is false ?

A. THE GERMS MAY EASILY BECOME RESISTANT TO THE MEDICINE.

B. PATIENS MUST TAKE REGULAR DOSES & FINISH THE COURSE FOR ALL KINDS OF MEDICINES.

C. IF YOU DO NOT FINISH THE COURSE, YOU MAY BE ILL AGAIN.

D. STOPPING ANTIBIOTICS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURSE IS NOT VERRY DANGEROUS.

24.  Why must we finish the whole course for antibiotics ?

A. IT IS IMPORTANT.

B. TO AVOID GERMS TO DEVELOP.

C. TO AVOID GERMS BECOMING RESISTANT TO ANTIBIOTICS.

D. A & C ARE CORRECT.

25.  Water is the only liquid safe for medication administration ?

A. I AGREE

B. I DISAGREE.

26.  Some medicine with the same replaced effects can be for one medicine. What are they called ?.

A. REPLACING MEDICINES.

B. ALTERNATIVES.

C. SUBTITUTING MEDICINES.

D. ALL ARE CORRECT.

27.  What should you do if you miss a dose ?

A. FORGET THIS DOSE.

B. CONTINUE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AS USAL.

C. DOUBLE THE NEXT DOSE.

D. USE TWICE FOR THE NEXT DOSE.

28.  What are the unwanted effects called ?

A. MAIN EFFECTS.

B. SIDE EFFECTS.

C. A & B ARE CORRECT.

D. A & B ARE INCORRECT.

29.  What is the proper use of medicines ?

A. AT THE RIGHT TIME.

B. AT THE RIGHT DOSE.

C. AT THE RIGHT WAY.

D. ALL OF THEM ARE CORRECT.

30.  Which reason leads to over-dosage ?

A. FORGET ONE DOSE.

B. DOUBLE DOSE.

C. TAKE THE FULL MEDICATION.

D. DRINK OTHER LIQUIDS RATHER THAN WATER.

31.  A cough can be useful or harmful, depending on time or frequency ?

A. I AGREE.

B. I DISAGREE.

32.  Which problem isn’t caused by using medicine frequently ?

A. ADDICTION.

B. TOLERANCE.

C. DEPENDENCE.

D. WITHDRAWAL SYMTOMS.

33.  Which of the following isn’t an allergic skin conditions ?

A. BACKPAIN.

B. RASH.

C. ITCHY.

HIVES.

34.  How many trimesters are there in one pregnancy ?

A. 1.

B. 2.

C. 3.

D. 4.

35.  Who performs surgery ?

A. DOCTOR.

B. PHARMACIST.

C. SURGEON.

D. DENTIST.

36.  Which information is not correct about prostaglandins ?

A. THEY ARE NATURAL CHEMICALS IN THE BODY.

B. THEIR FUNCTION CAN BE CEASED BY THE USE OF NSAID.

C. THEY DIRECTLY CAUSE PAIN SENSATION.

D. THAT THE NERVES ARE IRRITATED BY PROTAGLANDINS CAUSES PAIN SENSATION.

37.  We do not completly understand the way acetaminophen works. What does mean ?

A. A LOT OF INFORMATION IS KNOWN ABOUT ACETAMINOPHEN.

B. WE ARE FINDING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACETAMINOPHEN.

C. LITTLE INFORMATION IS KNOWN ABOUT ACETAMINOPHEN.

D. NO INFORMATION IS KNOWN ABOUT ACETAMINOPHEN.

38.  Which of the following is not a side effect of antihistamines ?

A. DROWSINESS.

B. DRY MOUTH.

C. FALLING.

D. SLEEPLESSNESS.

39.  What happens with appetite loss ?

A. EAT MORE.

B. EAT LESS.

C. DRINK MORE.

D. DRINK LESS.

40.  Antitussives or cough suppressants and expectorants are subdivision cough medicines. How many types are there ?

A. 1.

B. 2.

C. 3.

D. 4.