13 - Medicine Use - Exercises
Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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Exercise 2:
Exam preparation 
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Nota informativa de farmacia: uso seguro de medicamentos
En la farmacia recordamos que un medicamento de debe tomarse según la indicada en la receta o en el . Revise la y no cambie la por su cuenta. Si toma otros tratamientos, consulte por posibles y por contraindicaciones, por ejemplo en caso de embarazo o problemas renales.
Para jarabe y tabletas, respete la vía de (oral) y suspenda el tratamiento solo si se lo indica el médico. Si nota un efecto secundario importante o sospecha una sobredosis, pida ayuda. Los restos de medicamentos y los envases se llevan al punto de recogida de residuos farmacéuticos, no a la basura doméstica.At the pharmacy we remind you that a prescription medicine must be taken according to the dosage indicated on the prescription or in the leaflet. Check the expiry date and do not change the dose on your own. If you are taking other treatments, ask about possible interactions and contraindications, for example in case of pregnancy or kidney problems.
For syrup and tablets, respect the route of administration (oral) and stop the treatment only if the doctor tells you to. If you notice a significant side effect or suspect an overdose, ask for help. Leftover medicines and packaging should be taken to the pharmaceutical waste collection point, not put in household rubbish.
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¿Qué recomendaciones da el texto antes de tomar un medicamento y qué indica sobre el destino de los restos y envases? Explica con tus palabras.
(What recommendations does the text give before taking a medicine and what does it say about where to dispose of leftovers and packaging? Explain in your own words.)
Exercise 3:
Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The main medicine is taken by mouth and the schedule is one dose three times a day.) |
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(They recommended combining the antibiotic with an anti-inflammatory to increase its effect.) |
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(When you finish, you must take the package to a specific point for pharmaceutical waste, not throw it in the regular trash.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Según el prospecto, si tienes fiebre, ___ una tableta cada 8 horas, pero no superes la dosis máxima.
(According to the leaflet, if you have a fever, ___ one tablet every 8 hours, but do not exceed the maximum dose.)2. Mi médica me ___ este medicamento de prescripción y me ha explicado la vía de administración.
(My doctor has ___ this prescription medicine for me and has explained the route of administration.)3. Si notas un efecto secundario fuerte, ___ el tratamiento y consulta al farmacéutico.
(If you notice a strong side effect, ___ the treatment and consult the pharmacist.)
Exercise 5:
Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Resolver dudas en la farmacia
Farmacéutica (Marta): Show Hola, ¿en qué puedo ayudarte?
(Hello, how can I help you?)
Cliente (Luis): Show Traigo este medicamento que me han prescrito para la tensión; quería confirmar la dosis y la posología porque ya tomo otro fármaco.
(I’m bringing this medicine that was prescribed to me for blood pressure; I wanted to confirm the dose and the dosage instructions because I already take another drug.)
Farmacéutica (Marta): Show Según la receta, es un comprimido al día por vía oral. El principio activo es este —y en el prospecto aparecen las contraindicaciones y los posibles efectos secundarios.
(According to the prescription, it’s one tablet a day by mouth. The active ingredient is this—and the leaflet lists the contraindications and possible side effects.)
Cliente (Luis): Show ¿Puede interactuar con el antiinflamatorio de venta libre que tomo de vez en cuando?
(Can it interact with the over-the-counter anti-inflammatory I take from time to time?)
Farmacéutica (Marta): Show Con algunos antiinflamatorios sí puede haber interacción. No los tomes a la vez sin consultar al médico; tampoco aumentes la dosis por tu cuenta para evitar una sobredosis. Si notas mareos intensos o reacciones raras, suspende el tratamiento y ponte en contacto con tu médico.
(With some anti-inflammatories, there can indeed be an interaction. Don’t take them at the same time without consulting your doctor; also don’t increase the dose on your own to avoid an overdose. If you notice severe dizziness or unusual reactions, stop the treatment and contact your doctor.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué información del prospecto o de la receta aclara Marta a Luis (dosis, vía de administración, duración)?
What information from the leaflet or the prescription does Marta clarify for Luis (dose, route of administration, duration)?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Normalmente tomo... y sigo la dosis indicada. / Según el prospecto, se toma por vía oral cada... horas. / Si tengo efectos secundarios, suspendo el tratamiento y consulto al médico.
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Cuando tienes un resfriado o un dolor leve, ¿cómo decides si tomar un medicamento de venta libre o consultar al médico para que te prescriba algo?
When you have a cold or mild pain, how do you decide whether to take an over-the-counter medicine or consult the doctor so they can prescribe something for you?
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Piensa en un medicamento que hayas tomado: ¿qué información miras en el prospecto (dosis, vía de administración, caducidad) antes de empezar el tratamiento?
Think of a medicine you have taken: what information do you look at in the leaflet (dose, route of administration, expiration date) before starting the treatment?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, Marta. Soy Laura (tu compi). Ayer fui al centro de salud y el médico me prescribió amoxicilina. En el prospecto pone “1 cápsula cada 8 horas”, pero hoy me duele mucho la garganta y quería tomar ibuprofeno (de venta libre). ¿Hay alguna interacción o contraindicación típica? También: el antibiótico caduca en 2025, pero el ibuprofeno que tengo en casa mira la caducidad y está justo al límite. ¿Qué hago con los restos y el envase?
Hi, Marta. I’m Laura (your roomie). Yesterday I went to the health center and the doctor prescribed me amoxicillin. The leaflet says “1 capsule every 8 hours”, but today my throat hurts a lot and I wanted to take ibuprofen (over-the-counter). Is there any typical interaction or contraindication? Also: the antibiotic expires in 2025, but the ibuprofen I have at home—check the expiration date—and it’s right at the limit. What do I do with the leftovers and the packaging?
Useful phrases:
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Según el prospecto, debes...
(According to the leaflet, you should...)
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Si notas algún efecto secundario, lo mejor es...
(If you notice any side effect, the best thing is...)
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Con los restos puedes llevarlos a...
(You can take the leftovers to...)
Hi, Laura. I’m not a doctor, but I’ll tell you what I would do to be on the safe side. Follow the dosage instructions in the amoxicillin leaflet: 1 capsule every 8 hours and don’t stop the treatment early, even if you feel better. Ibuprofen can usually be taken with antibiotics like amoxicillin, but if you have a history of allergies, stomach problems, or you take other medicines, ask at the pharmacy or the health center about possible interactions or contraindications. Don’t use expired medicines or ones that are “right at the limit” if you doubt their effectiveness. Return the leftovers and packaging to the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. Do you want me to stop by the pharmacy and check it for you?
