Tuesday, October 23, 2007

October 23

Hi class,
Today in class we started the 1st of 2 lectures on the difference between Medicines and drugs.
Today we covered what are medicines
Topics include:
Prescription vs. OTC
Ways to take medicines
Cautions with taking medications

PowerPoint:


Homework:
Activity 8 in workbook and
Watch or read 3 advertisements for medication on TV, Internet, or in magazines and answer these questions about each: (can be OTC or Prescription)
Name of Medicine
What it is used to treat:
Describe the ad (pay attention to symbols, objects, and content of the Ad)
How does the maker of the medicine try to convince you to use their product?

Then answer: Are all medication necessary, Why or Why not?

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