PSHE Drugs | Medicines and Addictive Substances

Health Education Quiz - Drugs - Age 7-11 (Questions)

Medicines can help when you are ill, but they can also be harmful if misused. Learn how to stay safe, ask for help, and make smart choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Only take medicine that is given by a parent, carer, school staff, or a doctor, and only in the right amount.

In PSHE Health Education (age 7-11), learning about drugs and medicines helps you understand what they are for and how to use them safely. You learn why labels and instructions matter, and why it is important to talk to a trusted adult if you are unsure.

Key Terms

Medicine: Something used to help treat or prevent illness when taken in the correct way.
Prescription: Instructions from a doctor for a specific person’s medicine.
Dose: The amount of medicine taken at one time.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between drugs and medicine?

A drug is any substance that can change how the body or brain works. Medicine is a drug that is used carefully to help with illness or pain.

Why should you never take someone else’s medicine?

You should never take someone else’s medicine because it could be the wrong type or strength for you. It can cause side effects, allergies, or make you very unwell.

What should a child do if they find tablets or a vape outside?

If you find tablets or a vape outside, do not touch it. Move away and tell a trusted adult, such as a teacher, parent, or carer, so they can deal with it safely.

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What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?

[ ]	Mechanical
[ ]	Medicine
[ ]	Mediator
[ ]	Meditation

Where should medicines be kept?

[ ]	Out of reach of small children
[ ]	In the garden shed
[ ]	In the bathroom
[ ]	Under the sink

Where do medicines come from?

[ ]	Post Office
[ ]	Greengrocers
[ ]	Butchers
[ ]	Pharmacy

What effect does nicotine from cigarettes have on the body?

[ ]	It makes you feel sick
[ ]	It can make you feel happy
[ ]	It makes you crave more
[ ]	It makes you run faster

Which is not a consequence of smoking?

[ ]	You get more chest infections
[ ]	You will have fresh breath
[ ]	You have an increased risk of heart attack
[ ]	You could get lung cancer

At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?

[ ]	18
[ ]	16
[ ]	21
[ ]	25

What is a safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day?

[ ]	10-12 units
[ ]	7-9 units
[ ]	5-6 units
[ ]	3-4 units

What is an alcoholic?

[ ]	Someone who sells alcohol
[ ]	Someone who has never drunk alcohol
[ ]	Someone who is addicted to alcohol
[ ]	A fancy drink

Caffeine is a drug found in which everyday drink?

[ ]	Lemonade
[ ]	Coffee
[ ]	Orange juice
[ ]	Water

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Which of these drugs is illegal?

[ ]	Cocaine
[ ]	Caffeine
[ ]	Cigarettes
[ ]	Alcohol

Health Education Quiz - Drugs - Age 7-11 (Answers)

What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?

[ ]	Mechanical
[x]	Medicine
[ ]	Mediator
[ ]	Meditation

Medicines should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor or when an adult says it is ok

Where should medicines be kept?

[x]	Out of reach of small children
[ ]	In the garden shed
[ ]	In the bathroom
[ ]	Under the sink

A bathroom cabinet is a common place to keep medicine

Where do medicines come from?

[ ]	Post Office
[ ]	Greengrocers
[ ]	Butchers
[x]	Pharmacy

Some larger supermarkets have their own pharmacy

What effect does nicotine from cigarettes have on the body?

[ ]	It makes you feel sick
[ ]	It can make you feel happy
[x]	It makes you crave more
[ ]	It makes you run faster

Nicotine is very addictive

Which is not a consequence of smoking?

[ ]	You get more chest infections
[x]	You will have fresh breath
[ ]	You have an increased risk of heart attack
[ ]	You could get lung cancer

Smoking is very harmful to your health

At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?

[x]	18
[ ]	16
[ ]	21
[ ]	25

You may be asked to prove your age

What is a safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day?

[ ]	10-12 units
[ ]	7-9 units
[ ]	5-6 units
[x]	3-4 units

One unit is roughly a third of a pint of beer

What is an alcoholic?

[ ]	Someone who sells alcohol
[ ]	Someone who has never drunk alcohol
[x]	Someone who is addicted to alcohol
[ ]	A fancy drink

There are many types of alcoholic drinks