B1-Medicine and Drugs Flashcards
Why was thalidomide given to pregnant women years ago?
It was found to be useful at treating morning sickness
Why is thalidomide never given to pregnant women nowadays?
It caused limb abnormalities in babies whose mothers were treated when pregnant
Name two very addictive drugs?
Cocaine and heroin
What is meant by the term recreational drugs?
Drugs which are taken for pleasure rather than to cure a disease or symptom
Why do some athlete take steroids?
To build muscle fat
What is meant by a double blind trial?
Neither the doctor nor the patient know who has been given the drug or the placebo
What condition is caused in many teenagers who smoke cannabis
Depression- a mental health problem
What causes people to become addicted to drugs?
The drugs change the chemical processes in the body
which parts of the body are affected by recreational drugs
The brain,nervous system and liver.
Why does the use of legal drugs in the UK produce more health problems than the use illegal drugs?
More people take medicines and legal recreational drugs such as alcohol and tobacco
What stages must a new drug pass through before it is sold as a medicine?
First tested on cells,tissue and organs; then on animals; then on healthy volunteers; finally patients
Why do do some people progress from smoking cannabis to using heroin?
The most likely reason is that the drug pushers offer them more expensive drugs when they buy cannabis
What does illegal mean?
Against the law
