The Use and Abuse of Drugs

Question 1

define the word drug

Answer 1

a substance that alters the way the body works

Question 2

what are statins

Answer 2

a group of drugs that are taken to prevent high cholesterol levels in blood

Question 3

the steps involved when testing a new drug

Answer 3

test in labs (tissue+cells)- to see if its toxin
test on animals- to see if it works and is safe
test on small group of healthy humans- to see if there are side affects
large scale trials- optimum dose

Question 4

what are performance enhancing drugs?

Answer 4

Performance-enhancing drugs are substances used to improve any form of activity performance in humans.

Question 5

define the word addicted and what are withdrawal symptoms?

Answer 5

the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
the unpleasant physical reaction that accompanies the process of ceasing to take an addictive drug.

Question 6

what is a double blind trial?

Answer 6

neither the doctor nor the patient know if the drug given is real

Question 7

placebo?

Answer 7

a fake drug ie. pill/ liquid or injection with no drug in it (a control)

Question 8

the issues with thalidomide

Answer 8

Thalidomide was developed as a sleeping pill, but it was also thought to be useful for easing morning sickness in pregnant women. Unfortunately, it had not been tested for use in this way so it damaged the development of unborn babies

Question 9

the features of good medicine?

Answer 9

effective, stable, safe