What do we call an unpleasant, sometimes harmful effect of a medication or treatment?

An allergic reaction is an exaggerated sensibility to a substance or an element in the environment. Allergies are a response from the body's...

Check the expressions we use for medications that help with pain

Link the type of drug to what it treats:

Many drugs are administered orally (by mouth). They can be liquid or in pill form. Some pills are harder (tablets) others are soft (capsules).

The ____________ describes the amount and how often a patient needs to take a medication.

NSAIDs (pronounced ˈɛnseɪd ) are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAID is another name for

A medical prescription (or Rx) is a document issued by a physician. The pharmacist uses the prescription to dispense the medication that I need for my treatment.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be bought at a pharmacy...

If I have strep throat and don't feel well, aspirin is going to help fight the __________, such as fever and headache.

Link the treatment to the way we administer the drug

Psychotropic medications are used to treat digestive conditions