Why today, more than ever, you need to be an informed consumer.

Every year dozens of over-the-counter medications are introduced into the marketplace. While this gives you ever wider choice of products to choose from, it can also be confusing. One way to avoid confusion is to be informed. Let’s begin defining some key terms.

What does “over-the- counter” mean?

The term “over-the-counter”, often referred to as “OTC”, is used to describe a medication that does not require a doctor’s prescription. This means it is suitable for self-treatment and, if taken as directed, is unlikely to produce adverse reactions. If you’re under a doctor’s care, taking other prescription medication, it is important that you seek your doctor’s or pharmacist’s guidance. After all, medication is a serious issue and shouldn’t be treated lightly, but taken seriously. To help you to get the most out of the over-the-counter medications you take, there are certain guidelines that you should keep in mind.

 

2. Переведите текст, пользуясь следующими словами:

 

counter – прилавок

purchase – покупать

consumer – потребитель

confusing – озадачивающий

to seek guidance – искать совета

issue – предмет, вопрос

to treat lightly – относиться легкомысленно

 

3. Составьте вопросы к следующим ответам:

 

1. Yes, I should know what drug I need.

2. Yes, certainly I should know about indications of this drug.

3. Yes, I must be aware of the possible adverse reactions and side-effects of the drug.

4. No, I seldom buy over-the- counter medications. I always seek the doctor’s guidance.

5. Yes, this medication is used for self-treatment if taken as directed.

6. No, we shouldn’t take medications lightly.

 

4. Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

 

1. What questions should you answer before you purchase over-the-counter preparation?

2. Why do you have to be a more informed consumer today?

3. What does “over-the-counter” mean?

4. How often do you buy drugs over-the-counter?

 

5. Расскажите на английском языке, какую информацию о приобретении лекарства вы получили.

REVISION

1. Дайте медицинские термины словосочетаниям приведенным ниже.

1. pertaining to against itching.

2. the study of poisons.

3. treatment with chemicals.

4. pertaining to within a vein.

5. study of drugs.

6. pertaining to under the tongue.

7. pertaining to under the skin.

8. against infection.

9. produced by a physician.

10. pertaining to within a sheath.

 

2. Дайте определение приведенным ниже терминам.

 

1. pharmacopeia;

2. idiosyncrasy;

3. synergism;

4. contraindications;

5. anaphylaxis;

6. antidote;

7. drug toxicity;

8. aerosol;

9. side effect.

 

3. Найдите определения (b) для терминов (а).

 

a) b)

1. pharmacy a … combination of two drugs together is equal to the sum

2. molecular pharmacology of the effects of each;

3. brand name b … drug name which gives the chemical formula;

4. generic name c … combination of two drugs together gives an effect which

5. chemical name is greater than the sum of each drug alone;

6. cumulation d … drugs passing into the bloodstream;

7. additive action e … building up of drugs in the body due to inability to

8. potentiation excrete it as fast as it is taken in;

9. tolerance f … effects of a drug diminish as larger and larger doses are

10. absorption needed to produce desired effect;

g … area to prepare, store and dispense drugs;

h … official name; legal and noncommercial name;

i … trade name of drug privately owned by manufacturer;

j … study of drug interaction with cells or sub-cellular entities.

4. Соотнесите способ назначения лекарств в a) с лекарственными средствами и

процедурами в b).

a) b)

1. intravenous a … lotions, creams, ointments.

2. rectal b … tablets and capsules.

3. oral c … used for allergy skin tests.

4. topical d … lumbar puncture.

5. inhalation e … deep injection, usually into buttocks.

6. intrathecal f … suppositories.

7. intramuscular g … used for blood transfusions.

8. intradermal h … aerosols.

 

 

2. Прочитайте следующие слова:

 

cream – крем

crystals – кристаллы

glucagon injection – ампула для инъекций глюкагона

soap – мыло

soap dispenser – мыльница

gauze swabs – марлевые тампоны

insulin – ампула с инсулином

plasters – пластырь

cotton wool – вата

vaccine – ампула с вакциной

tape – роликовый пластырь

solution – раствор

lozenges – пастилки

ointment – мазь

Drug Package

 

Назовите на английском языке:

- лекарства используемые для инъекций;

- упаковку для кремов, растворов, мазей, пастилок и пластырей.

 

6. Переведите на английский язык.

 

1. Мази и кремы втираются для смягчения кожи и в качестве противозудного средства.

2. Раствор инсулина вводится через инъекцию внутримышечно.

3. Марлевые тампоны и вата применяются при хирургических процедурах.

4. Мыло – необходимое средство для удаления микроорганизмов с рук врача.

5. Мыло может находиться либо в мыльнице (soap box) либо в механическом распределителе (mechanical dispenser).

6. Ампулы содержат определённое количество стерильного медикамента.