Free practice on Drugs for Class 3, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
A drug given by a doctor or nurse to treat sickness is called a prescribed drug. Taking medicine without asking a doctor first is called self medication, and it can be dangerous — the wrong drug or dose can harm you.
Prescribed by a doctor — safe vs Self medication — risky
Never take medicine unless a trusted grown-up gives it to you. If you find tablets on the ground, do not touch them — tell a grown-up. Medicine should be kept locked away, out of children's reach.
Medicine given by a doctor or nurse to treat sickness is called:
Answer: A. a prescribed drug
Taking medicine without a doctor's advice is called:
Answer: B. self medication
Self medication can be dangerous because the wrong drug or dose can harm you.
Before taking any medicine, a child should:
Answer: C. ask a trusted grown-up first
Which of these is NOT a safe place to keep medicine?
Answer: D. On the floor where babies crawl
Why should you question self medication?
Answer: A. Because the wrong drug can make you more sick
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