ANTIHEUMATICS



I am… Who is… OTC Drugs

Courtney O’Connor

TIME NEEDED:

45 minutes

NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

Standard 1 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

OBJECTIVES

1. Students will identify the different categories of over the counter drugs.

2. Students will identify what each category does for the body.

3. Students will understand the pros and cons of each OTC drug.

MATERIALS & PREPARATION

1. Duplicate the "I am… Who is…" sheet and cut the phrases apart for distribution.

2. Powerpoint with OTC drug picture and categories

3. OTC review worksheet - 1 copy for each student.

PROCEDURES

1. Students will start with a Do-Now: Name all of the things that are found in your medicine cabinet at home. Students will hold on to their papers for a discussion at the end of class.

2. Ask the class if they know what Over-the-Counter or OTC drugs are? Solicit responses from the class.

3. If students can explain what OTC drugs are, ask them if they can name some of the products they know of. If they do not know what OTC drugs are, explain that they are self-care products that can be purchased by any consumer at a store like a supermarket, drug store, etc. Give some examples of OTC products. (advil, sunscreen, cortisone, deodorant)

4. Explain to the class that they are going to play an activity where they have to identify the different categories of OTC drugs and what each of them do. The game is a little bit different than "I am… Who is."

5. Each student will receive a slip of paper with a statement on it. The statement will read "I am… (a purpose for a specific OTC drug) ~ These statements will match up with a picture of a drug that will be presented on the screen. Read an example from a slip that will be distributed.

6. The object of the game is for each student to identify the picture that corresponds to his or her statement. The student in the class who thinks s/he has the matching OTC purpose, will stand up and read his/her "I am…" statement. If the phrase and the term are a match, the next slide will describe that drug, its category and its purpose.

7. If the student who stands up is not actually the appropriate match, the teacher will intervene, ask the student to sit down and ask the other students in the class if anyone else thinks they might be a match. Teacher will also give clues to help lead the students.

8. The game continues until each student has read their I am statement.

9. Worksheets will be handed out before the activity with each drug category. As information is displayed on the screen and discussed with the class, each student will write different types of drugs or brands that go into that category.

10. Teacher will review the categories and OTC drugs with the class after each student has shared their statement.

CONCLUSION:

Teacher will discuss the different categories and purposes of OTC drugs. Teacher will use the DO-NOW to fuel discussion, by asking which of these drugs each student has. Teacher will introduce the idea that it is important to know the purpose of each drug, and that taking more than one, or too much of one can be detrimental to someone’s health.

If needed, teacher will begin to talk about Prescription drugs and the difference between Prescription and OTC drugs.

Name ____________________________

Directions: Read each category and write down Over the Counter drugs that you know go in each one. Add to each category as your classmates present their drug, and we talk about them in the power point.

Example: Vitamins and Minerals – Vitamin C Gummies, Iron Pills,

Cold Remedies & Antitussives: Relieves symptoms associated with colds and coughs ________________________________________________________

Topical Analgesics: Applied to the skin for the relief of pain ________________________________________________________

Antiemetics: Used to relieve motion sickness & Associated Vomiting ________________________________________________________

Opthalmics: Used to treat eye irritation and dryness ________________________________________________________

Dentrifices & Dental Products: Used in cleaning teeth ________________________________________________________

Analgesics: Taken for relief of pain

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Vitamins & Minerals: Taken as supplements to nutrients in a diet ________________________________________________________

Antimicrobials: Used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth ________________________________________________________

Mouthwashes: Taken to freshen breath and antibacterial action in the mouth ________________________________________________________

Sunburn Treatments & Preventatives: Used for the relief and prevention of sunburn ________________________________________________________

Antiperspirants & Deodorants: Used to reduce perspiration secretion and odor ________________________________________________________

Antihistamines & Allergy Products: Taken to control allergic reactions and symptoms ________________________________________________________

Antacids: Used for relieve of indigestion, acid stomach and heartburn ________________________________________________________

Sedatives & Sleep Aids: Taken to promote sleepiness and drowsiness _________________________________________________________

I am used to help with headaches, fever, or other types of pain relief.

I should be taken with water, once or twice a day.

I am a liquid medicine that is used to relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach,

heartburn, indigestion, nausea and diarrhea.

I am used to treat symptoms of the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses. I help relieve pain and fever, stuffy and runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy eyes/nose/throat.

I am a chewable tablet used to treat heartburn, upset stomach, and acid indigestion. I can also be used to prevent calcium deficiency.

I am used to relieve itchy, red, dry, burning, or watery eyes.

I help ease the symptoms from eye irritation and allergies.

I am in the form of a wrap, pad, or lotion that relieves pain such as arthritis,

backache, muscle strains, sprains, and cramps. I dull the pain and relax it away.

I am used to relieve cold sores and severe lip dryness.

I relieve pain, itching and discomfort from chapped lips.

I am used to prevent and reduce buildup of plaque and gingivitis.

I clean your mouth and avoid bad breath.

I am used to prevent tooth decay and cavities. I protect teeth from the bacteria in plaque. I am used once or twice daily after eating.

I am used to clean wounds and prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes and burns. I help heal boils, skin injuries, and fungi.

I am used to control withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with smoking.

I can be found in a patch, pill, gum or other forms.

I am used to provide the body with essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. I can treat vitamin deficiencies due to illness. I am taken once a day with water.

I am used to clean your face, and get rid of dry or dead skin.

I help to clear your pores and give you softer skin.

I am used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. I work by preventing problems with body balance.

I am used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers,

damage to the esophagus from stomach acid, and other conditions due to stomach acid. I treat and prevent heartburn from stomach acid.

I am used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations, sore throat, teething pain, or other minor pains. I am also used to numb the skin or surfaces of the mouth nose, or throat.

I am used to treat dry or irritated nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, low humidity, or overuse. I work by rinsing and moisturizing the nostrils

I am used to prevent the release of chemicals in the body that causes inflammation. I am used to treat allergic reactions, skin conditions, and relieves itching, redness, and swelling.

I am used to wash hands and kill unwanted germs and bacteria.

I help to fight colds and flu.

I am applied to the body to prevent body odor caused by bacterial breakdown of perspiration in armpits, feet, and other areas. I affect odor and prevent sweating by affecting sweat glands.

I am used to prevent the sun’s ultraviolet radiation from reaching the skin. I help prevent sunburn and premature aging, and decrease the risk of skin cancer and sunburn-like reactions.

I am used to relieve the itching, pain and discomfort of skin irritations. I relieve pain and dries oozing caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

I am used as the first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin. I work by killing sensitive bacteria on the skin or in wounds.

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