Medicine and Drugs Flashcards

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a) Why was thalidomide given to pregnant women years ago?

b) Why is thalidomide never given to pregnant women nowadays?

A

a) It was found to be useful for treating morning sickness.

b) It caused limb abnormalities in babies whose mothers were treated whilst pregnant.

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What does ‘illegal’ mean?

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It’s against the law

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Name 2 very addictive drugs.

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Cocaine and Heroin

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What is meant by the term ‘recreational drugs’?

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Drugs which are taken for pleasure rather than to cure disease or symptoms

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Why do some athletes take steroids?

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To build muscle or mass.

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What is meant by a ‘double-blind trial’?

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Neither the doctor nor the patient know who has got the drug or the placebo.

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What condition is caused in many teenagers who smoke cannabis?

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Depression - a mental health problem

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What causes people to become addicted to drugs?

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The drugs change the processes in the body.

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Which parts of the body are affected by recreational drugs?

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The brain nervous system and liver.

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Why does the use of legal drugs in the UK produce more health problems than the use of illegal drugs?

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More people take medicines and legal recreational drugs such as alcohol and tobacco as they are easily accessible all of the time.

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What stages must a new frug pass through before it is sold as a medicine?

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First tested on cells, tissues and organs; then on animals; then on healthy volunteers; finally patients.

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Why do some people progress from smoking cannabis to using heroin?

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The most likely reason is that the drug pushers offer them more expensive drugs when they but cannabis.

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