Question

Your mission: Check around your residence for any over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs and supplements you have.

Create: A 3-column table and enter the following information: (sample below)

1. Names of all the drugs and supplements you found. (column 1)
2. What is each of the drugs used for? (column 2)
3. What is the expiration date of each drug? (column 3)

SAMPLE TABLE:

Drug Name	Use	Exp Date
Tylenol capsules	Headaches, fever	Dec 2018

Hint: Click on the table icon, choose 3 columns and however many rows you need.

Then: Type your response to the following questions below your table…….

Are the drugs stored in a safe place so they are not accessible to children or other possible users? Where else could you put them if they are not safely stored?

How should you safely dispose of any expired or unnecessary drugs you have? Which method do you think you will use?

To earn 10 extra credit points, you should have a completed table, typed with the drug information requested, and a response to the 2 discussion questions (1-2 paragraphs of 2-3 sentences each for each question). You may type your response directly into this assignment or create a word document and upload it when completed.

Answer 1

Drug Name	Use	Expiry Date
Paracetamol Tablets	Pain reliever,Fever redu	Jan 2022
MefenamicAcid Suspension	Pain reliever	Dec 2019
ChlorpheniramineMaleateTablets	Allergy,Common cold	Dec2020
Cetrizine Tablets	Allergy	Nov2020
Etofylline and Theophylline Tablets	Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).	Sep2022

1. Yes,they are stored in a safe place.
2. Every medicine has its own recommended storage condition.Heat,Air,Light,and moisture damage medicines.The majority of medications may be stored at room temperature,in a cool dry place.Examples include a dresser drawer,a storage box and a shelf.
3. The best way to dispose of most types of unused or expired medicines is to drop off medicines at a drug take back site,location or program. If you cannot get to a drug take back location promptly, or there is none near you,  flush the potentially dangerous medicine down the toilet.Another method is to mix the medicines (do not crush tablets or capsules) with an unpalatable substance such as dirt, kitty litter, or used coffee grounds. Then, place the mixture in a container such as a zip-lock or sealable plastic bag, and throw the container away in your household trash. It is suggested to follow the first method.