EXERCISE 1. Find the following equivalents of words and phrases in the text: 1. the metric system 2. divided into

EXERCISE 1. Find the following equivalents of words and phrases in the text: 1. the metric system 2. divided into thousandths 3. a standard teaspoon contains 5 ml 4. a trademark 5. in accordance with the law 6. providing detailed instructions for use 7. internal or external use 8. classified into groups 9. local anesthetic 10. derived from microorganisms 11. to be allergenic 12. in advance

EXERCISE 2. Write down sentences with the following words and phrases: 1. solely 2. a unit of mass 3. to be divided into 4. to contain 5. specific medications 6. to be necessary 7. to be given 8. a distinct effect 9. to belong to 10. obtained from 11. a hazardous reaction 12. to have an allergy to

EXERCISE 3. Answer the following questions in writing: Insert the article where necessary: When drugs are administered to some patients, a severe adverse reaction, such as collapse, may occur. This may be caused by an allergy to the drug administered, e.g. penicillin, or interaction with another drug which the patient is already taking for medical reasons. To prevent these undesirable effects, a careful study of the case history must always be made before any drugs are used. If it is found that a drug allergy exists or the patient is taking drugs prescribed by the doctor or taking nonprescription drugs for self-medication, this information must be recorded on the patient’s chart, regularly updated, and appropriate precautions taken.

EXERCISE 5. Insert the prepositions where necessary: Analgesics are drugs administered internally or externally for the relief of pain. Most pain is caused by inflammation, and the most effective drugs for pain relief are accordingly those that combine analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the anti-inflammatory drugs mentioned above are all corticosteroids, and these cannot be taken internally for the treatment. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used instead, and those that have analgesic properties may be taken internally for pain.

6. Ask 5 general and 5 specific questions about the text. (The original text does not contain any specific information to generate specific questions. Therefore, it is not possible to provide paraphrased specific questions.)