Medicine and Drugs 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyMedicine and drugsGCSEAQA Created by: A_GhazaliCreated on: 07-05-16 17:00 Why was thalidomide prescribed to pregnant women? To stop morning sickness. 1 of 18 What can thalidomide treat safely? Some autoimmune diseases 2 of 18 Stages of developing a drug: 1) Drug. 2) Cells, tissues, organs. 3) Animals. 4) Humans. 3 of 18 A drug is tested to establish: Its effectiveness, toxicity and most appropriate dose. 4 of 18 What is a placebo? A substance used in clinical trials which doesn't contain any drug. 5 of 18 A double-blind trial is when... Neither the doctor nor patient know who has received the real drug and who has received the placebo. 6 of 18 What are statins? Drugs that lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood. 7 of 18 A drug is a substance that alters the way in which your body works. They can affect: Both: mind and body 8 of 18 Give an example of one drug which is legal in the UK. Nicotine 9 of 18 What is a recreational drug? A drug which is taken for fun. 10 of 18 What do recreational drugs affect? The way your nervous system works. 11 of 18 Paracetamol is a type of drug which: Relives symptoms 12 of 18 An antibiotic is a type of drug which: Treats symptoms 13 of 18 Which have more negative impacts on health? Legal drugs 14 of 18 Cannabis is linked to: Mental illness 15 of 18 Alcohol is linked to: Liver cancer 16 of 18 Cannabis is known as 'the gateway drug', because: It puts people in touch with illegal drug dealers. 17 of 18 What are anabolic steroids? Drugs that help to build up muscle mass. 18 of 18
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