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c) They have stomach problems because of the things they eat or drink as well as they
way they do these things.
d) Apart from sleepiness, they can have a negative effect on people’s energy, emotion-
al balance, productivity, and health, as well as many physical problems and pain epi-
sodes.
3.3.
a) lifting b) to do c) eating d) to help e) to do/doing
3.4.
a) loosely b) inhibiting c) generic d) packaging e) over-the-counter (OTC) f) contraceptive g)
mouthwash h) dosage i) absorbed j) bypasses
3.5.
a) False. Analgesics are used to reduce pain. Antibiotics are used instead to reduce germ
growth.
b) True.
c) False. A company can also name the same medicines differently in different countries.
d) False. Strong painkillers can only be obtained if one has a prescription from a doctor.
e) False. Intravenous means administered into the blood through a vein.
Unit 5.
3.1.
a) anxious b) friendly c) shame-free d) foster e) recall f) improve g) comfortable
3.2.
d) they find a friendly environment
3.3.
a) False. The test says that communication can be improved by speaking slowly, and by
spending just a small amount of additional time with each patient.
b) True. Communication can be more useful if non-medical language is used.
c) False. One strategy is to limit the amount of information provided and repeat it. Repeti-
tion enhances recall.
d) True. It can be very helpful to encourage questions.
3.4.
a) difficult b) large/big c) complex/complicated
3.5.
a) encounters b) requests c) lie d) tips e) empathy