NAME: _____________________________ DATE: _________________
ESOL Level 3
41.04
Taking Medications: Fill in the Blanks
Directions: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate type of medical term. Use
the vocabulary terms listed in the word bank.
Word Bank:
tablet side effects dizziness shake well medicine cabinet
doses information refill teaspoon capsule
appetite label overdose pill
1. To follow instructions for a prescription, you must read its ______________ .
2. The _____________________ should contain all household medications and remain locked if
children reside in the home.
3. Some medication causes ____________; if you feel this way after taking medication, you
should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
4. If your prescribed medication is empty but you feel you want to continue taking it, you must visit
your doctor to obtain a ____________________ .
5. If medication is in liquid form, you should _______________ before pouring it on a
tablespoon.
6. Sometimes a tablespoon is too large a dose; you may need to measure only a
_______________ amount.
7. If you do not understand how a particular medication is going to help you, ask your pharmacist
for additional __________________ .
8. Many over the counter drugs warn that you should not exceed more than three
___________________ in any twenty-four hour period.
9. If you are not sure about the risks or dangers involved when taking a certain medication, you
should ask your doctor about any known _____________________ that other people have
experienced when taking that medication.
10. If your medication is not liquid, it will either be in ________________, ______________ or
__________________ form.
11. If you take an ______________ of any medication, you may need to be taken to the hospital
because too much medication is dangerous.
12. Even if you feel you have no _______________ , you should still try to maintain your strength
by eating soup and drinking plenty of fluids.