Question 1:
State three methods of medicine currently in practice.
State three methods of medicine currently in practice.
Answer:
Traditional medicine, modern medicine, complementary medicine
Question 2:
Name three types of modern medicine and give examples.
Name three types of modern medicine and give examples.
Answer:
• Analgesic: aspirin/codeine/paracetamol
• Antibiotic: penicillin and streptomycin
• Psychotherapeutic:
− Stimulant: amphetamine
− Antidepressant: imipramine / amitriptyline
− Antipsychotic: tranquiliser / barbiturate
Question 3:
Lai Yee and her family went for a vacation at Pulau Perhentian. After returning from the vacation, her skin was red and painful. Which traditional medicine is able to relieve her condition? Explain your answer.
Lai Yee and her family went for a vacation at Pulau Perhentian. After returning from the vacation, her skin was red and painful. Which traditional medicine is able to relieve her condition? Explain your answer.
Answer:
Aloe vera
The gel from the leaves can cool the sunburnt skin
Question 4:
Give two examples of complementary medicine and two reasons why some patients choose complementary medicine.
Give two examples of complementary medicine and two reasons why some patients choose complementary medicine.
Answer:
Examples:
Acupuncture/ Chiropractic/ Traditional massage/ Homeopathy/ Herbal therapy
Reasons:
Complementary medicine helps patients to calm their emotions/ relieve stress/ promote wellness and health/ helps to relieve the effect of treatment or symptoms of treatment such as chemotherapy.