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MedicinesTalk Winter 2007: Medicines quizMedicinesTalk Winter 2007: Medicines quiz

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Test your knowledge of the quality use of medicines issues covered in this edition of MedicinesTalk.

Are the following statements true or false?

  1. People with osteoarthritis may find that paracetamol is not strong enough for them.
  2. Learning about 'self-management' helps people with long-term health problems.
  3. Medicines bought from overseas websites may not be good quality.
  4. Nurofen and Advil are different medicines.

Answers below.

 

 

Answers

  1. Sometimes true. However, many people who find that paracetamol 'does not work' have not been taking enough.
  2. True. We can all benefit from learning to manage our health, but self-management skills can be particularly helpful for people with chronic health problems.
  3. True. Medicines from overseas may not be as good quality as those bought in Australia, and may not even contain the same ingredients.
  4. False. Nurofen and Advil contain the same active ingredient: ibuprofen.

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Date published: 2007-06-01 00:00:06

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