A. Define the following write your answer on a separate sheet of paper
1. Consumer
2. Consumer Health
3. Over the counter medicines
4. Prescription Medicine
B. List down at least 3 examples each:
1. Health Products
2. Health Information
3. Health Services
4. Over the counter medicines
5. Prescription medicines
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. Consumer-a person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
2 Consumer Health-Consumer Health refers to the decisions you make about the purchase of product and use of health information and services that will have direct effect on your health.
3. Over the counter medicines-Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional.
4. Prescription Medicine-A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription.
B.
1.Health Products example-Herbal Supplements,Coconut Water & Coconut Oil
2.Health Information example-symptoms, diagnoses, procedures.
3.Health Services example-Doctor care,Nursing care,Physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy.
4.Over the counter medicines example-toothpastes,mouthwashes,wart removers.
5.Prescription medicines example-Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen),Lisinopril (Generic for Prinivil or Zestril),Simvastatin (Generic for Zocor).
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