Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose from the given choices the letter corresponding to the correct answer and write it in a separate sheet of paper. 1. Which substance is used in the prevention and treatment of disease? A. chemical C. medicine B. cosmetic D. paraphernalia 2. What do you call the medicines that can be bought even without a written recommendation from a doctor? A. antihypertensive medicines C. over-the-counter medicines 8. general medicine D. prescription medicines 3. All of the following professionals are authorized to give prescription to patients EXCEPT: A Dentist C. Physician B. Nurse D. Surgeon 4. Which of the following examples is NOT an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine? A. Analgesic C. Antibiotics B. Antacids D. Laxative 5. How are prescription medicines different from over-the-counter medicines? A. They contain much smaller amounts of active ingredients. 8. They do not contain dyes or preservatives. c. They are unsafe to use without any supervision D. They can be toxic.​