English National Curriculum - Science Science

3. Explore medicines

Mission Objectives

Understand what medicines are and how they work

Describe the difference between prescription and over-the-counter medicines

Analyze the benefits and risks of taking medicines

Evaluate the importance of following the correct dosage and timing of medicines

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Keywords

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digitalis

A genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials shrubs, and biennial that are commonly called foxgloves.

aspirin

A white drug used to relieve pain and fever.

placebos

A treatment for a disease or condition which is deliberately ineffective.

treat

To behave toward in a particular way.

test

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

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