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Introduction to Medicines

Pharmacology

Basic facts about how medicines help our bodies and how to stay safe.

health safety science

12 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Oct 24, 2026

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1 What is the main purpose of medicine?

A To make you grow taller
B To help your body feel better
C To change the color of your eyes
D To give you superpowers

2 Who is the professional that prepares and gives out medicine?

A A firefighter
B A teacher
C A pharmacist
D A baker

3 What is the best way to swallow a liquid medicine?

A With a special measuring spoon
B With a regular kitchen spoon
C Directly from the bottle
D With a plastic straw

4 Why should you never take medicine that belongs to someone else?

A It might taste bad
B It is not meant for your body
C It is too expensive
D It will expire instantly

5 Where is the best place to keep medicine in a home?

A On the kitchen table
B In a toy box
C In a high, locked cabinet
D Under your pillow

6 What does an expiration date on a medicine bottle tell you?

A The date it was bought
B The date it is no longer safe to use
C The birthday of the doctor
D How many pills are inside

7 Which of these is a common form of medicine?

A A tablet
B A heavy rock
C A piece of paper
D A metal coin

8 What should you do if you find a medicine bottle on the ground?

A Open it to smell it
B Put it in your pocket
C Tell a trusted adult immediately
D Throw it at a wall

9 Why do some medicines have a child-proof cap?

A To make them look pretty
B To help children open them easily
C To keep children safe by making them hard to open
D To hold the medicine inside tightly

10 What should you always check before taking medicine?

A The label for your name
B The color of the box
C How much it costs
D If it matches your shoes

11 What is an antibiotic used for?

A To fix broken bones
B To help fight bacterial infections
C To make your hair grow
D To prevent you from sneezing

12 Who decides which medicine is right for you when you are sick?

A A doctor
B A movie star
C A police officer
D A pilot

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