Medicine And Drugs Flashcards
What was the drug developed for a sleeping pull but discovered to control morning sickness called?
Thelidomide
What’s double blind trial?
When the doctor not patient knows who’s is given a drug
Some baby’s were born with limb abnormalities because there mothers took
Thalidomide
What drugs lower the amount of bad cholesterol carried in blood
Statins
What has statins made the rate of something go down by 40%
Heart disease and strokes
Why should double blind trials be used?
To check if both non-per scripted and per scripted drugs actually work
When we develop new drugs, why do we have to test them over a long time?
The make sure there’s no serious side effects
What can drugs alter
The body’s Chemisty
Why are drugs so addictive?
Because they change the body chemistry
Chemicals in cannabis can cause
Mental health problems
What do you suffer from after taking addictive drugs
Withdrawal symptoms
What do some recreational drugs cause changes in
The brain and nervous system. This can be harmful. Sometimes an adverse effect on heart and circulation system
How long are medicinal drugs developed for and what are they use to control. They are only allowed over…
Many years & there used to control disease or help people that are suffering. Only available on prescription from a doctor
Two types of recreational drugs
Cannabis and heroin
Why are they addictive
Because try effect the nervous system
