Identify the type of medicine needed in each situation. Write OTC for over-the-counter medicine and PM for prescription medicine.
1. She is a cancer patient.
2. Jimmy has cough and colds.
3. Her aunt is suffering from liver cirrhosis.
4. Jink's uncle has diabetes.
5. I want to sleep, my head is aching.
1. She is a cancer patient.
2. Jimmy has cough and colds.
3. Her aunt is suffering from liver cirrhosis.
4. Jink's uncle has diabetes.
5. I want to sleep, my head is aching.
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Answer:
1. PM
2. OTC
3. PM
4. PM
5. OTC
Explanation:
Over-the-counter medicine is also known as non-prescription medicine. It is ordered and bought over the counter of drugstores or pharmacies. One does not need to present a prescription from a doctor to buy an overthe-counter medicine. OTC medicine is used to treat or prevent common communicable diseases and symptoms experienced during an illness or when the body is not feeling well.
Prescription Medicine can be ordered and bought from drugstores and pharmacies upon presentation of a prescription from a medical professional. Prescription medicine is more potent than over-the-counter medicine and is dangerous when misused or abused. General information found in a prescription.