Health 6.5

Health information. The student comprehends general health information related to prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The student is expected to:

(A) define prescription and over-the-counter drugs;

(B) describe the purposes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including the intended benefits;

(C) explain why some drugs require a prescription;

(D) identify the components of prescription and over-the-counter drug labels;

(E) compare and contrast examples of prescription and over-the-counter drug labels;

(F) identify and describe practices used to safely store and properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs; and

(G) explain the dangers associated with taking expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs.