Question

chapter assessment
reviewing vocabulary and main ideas

over - the - counter (otc) medicine > resistance > side effects > prescription medicine

on a sheet of paper, write the numbers 1 - 8. after each number, write the term from the list that best completes each statement.
lesson 1 types of medicines

1. a(n) __________ is a medicine that can be sold only with a written order from a doctor.
2. a medicine that prevents a disease from developing is called a(n) __________.
3. a(n) __________ is a type of medicine that is used to treat a bacterial infection.
4. a drug that prevents or cures a disease or illness or eases its symptoms is called __________.
5. you can buy a(n) __________ without a written order from a doctor.

Explanation:

1. Prescription medicine requires a doctor's written order.
2. A preventive medicine stops a disease from developing.
3. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
4. Medicine is a drug that prevents, cures or eases symptoms.
5. Over - the - counter (OTC) medicine can be bought without a doctor's order.

Answer:

1. prescription medicine
2. preventive medicine
3. antibiotic
4. medicine
5. over - the - counter (OTC) medicine