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Medicine Comprehension Worksheet

The document provides information from the labels of two over-the-counter pain relievers: Medicine A (aspirin) and Medicine B (acetaminophen). It lists the active ingredients, purposes, uses, warnings, and directions for both medicines. It then presents a 15 question quiz to test comprehension of the key details about the two medicines.

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Medicine Comprehension Worksheet

The document provides information from the labels of two over-the-counter pain relievers: Medicine A (aspirin) and Medicine B (acetaminophen). It lists the active ingredients, purposes, uses, warnings, and directions for both medicines. It then presents a 15 question quiz to test comprehension of the key details about the two medicines.

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Name: _____________________

Pain Relievers Comprehension Quiz


Directions: Read the information taken from the pain reliever bottles and answer the questions..
Medicine A - Aspirin

Medicine B Acetaminophen

Drug Facts

Drug Facts

______________________________________________________________________________

Active ingredient
(in each tablet)

Purpose

Pain reliever/
Aspirin 325 mg ... fever reducer

Uses
provides temporary relief of
headache pain and fever of colds
toothache menstrual pain
muscle pain
minor pain of arthritis

Warnings

______________________________________________________________________________

Active ingredient
(in each gelcap)

Purpose

Pain reliever/
Acetaminophen 500 mg ... fever reducer

Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
due to headache, muscular aches, backache,
the common cold, toothache, menstrual
cramps, minor pain of arthritis
temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Reyes syndrome: Children and teenagers Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or


who have or are recovering from chicken pox
or flu-like symptoms should not use this
product. When using this product, if changes
in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur,
consult a doctor because these symptoms
could be an early sign of Reyes syndrome, a
rare but serious illness.
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or
more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your
doctor whether you should take aspirin or
other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin
may cause stomach bleeding.

more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your


doctor whether you should take
acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver
damage.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the
recommend dose (overdose) may cause liver
damage. In case of overdose, get medical
help or contact a Poison Control Center right
away. Quick medical attention is critical for
adults as well as for children even if you do
not notice any signs or symptoms.

Ask a doctor before use if you have


Directions
asthma stomach problems that persist or do not take more than directed (see
recur ulcers bleeding problems
overdose warning)
______________________________________________________________________________

Stop use and ask a doctor if


pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days
fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
new symptoms occur
redness or swelling is presents
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

Directions
adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water. Dosage
may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed
12 tablets in 24 hours.
children under 12: consult a doctor.

adults and children 12 years and over: take


2 gelcaps every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do
not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours.
children under 12 years: do not use this
adult Extra Strength product in children under
12 years of age; this will provide more than the
recommended dose (overdose) of
acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

1. Which medicine relieves pain from toothaches?


a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

2. Which medicine should not be used by children recovering from chicken pox or flu-like
symptoms?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

3. Which medicine comes in gelcaps?


a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

4. Which medicine comes in a 400 mg single dose?


a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

5. Which medicine may cause stomach bleeding if taken with alcohol?


a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

6. What is the maximum recommended dose of medicine A, aspirin, that an adult may take in a
24 hour period?
a. 2 tablets

b. 4 tablets

c. 8 tablets

d. 12 tablets

7. Which medicine may cause liver damage if it is misused?


a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

8. Which medicine should not be taken by people who consume more than three alcoholic drinks
a day without consulting a doctor?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

9. A person with asthma should talk to a doctor before taking which medicine?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

10. How often may an adult take 1 to 2 tables of medicine A, the aspirin?
a. Every 2 hours

b. Every 4 hours

c. Every 6 hours

d. Every 24 hours

11. What is the maximum recommended dose of medicine B, acetaminophen, that an adult may
take in a 24 hour period?
a. 2 gelcaps

b. 4 gelcaps

c. 6 gelcaps

d. 8 gelcaps

12. Which medicine may cause liver damage in a child less than 12 years of age?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

13. Which medicine may be used to relieve minor pain from arthritis?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

14. Which medicine should a child less than 12 years of age take without speaking to a doctor?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

15. Which medicine can be used to temporarily relieve pain and fever?
a. Aspirin

b. Acetaminophen

c. Both medicines

d. Neither medicine

Answer Key
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. C

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