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HEALTHLearning Goals Expectations Activities7. Knows and understandsthe importance of takingprescription drugs andover-the-countermedications asprescribed.a. Explain the difference between prescriptionand over-the-counter medications.b. Interpret instructions provided on prescriptiondrugs and over-the-counter medications,including dose frequency, contraindications,warnings, recommended storage (e.g., safetycap use) and possible side effects.c. Describe what happens when medication isused improperly.d. Describe the possible effects takingmedications while pregnant.e. Explain the difference between generic andbrand name medications.PAYA, Module 2, Health Care, p. 39-40.Ready, Set, Fly! Health #7.8. Can state whatmedication or medicalneeds he/she requires.9. Knows and understandsthe medical/ dentalcoverage available.a. Explain why it is important to know whatmedication one takes.b. Tell what medications one takes.c. Describe any medical needs (e.g., allergic topenicillin, asthma).a. Describe types of medical insurance/coverageavailable (e.g. Medicaid, employer healthplans, student health plans, personal healthplans).b. Explain where and how to obtain one or moretypes of medical coverage.c. Identify the common terms used in medicalinsurance (e.g., HMO, co-pay, deductible,referral, pre-existing condition).Life Skills Activities for Children, Medical Needs, p. 19-20.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 30, Where in theWorld Do I Find…?I Can Do It, Protecting Your Money and Yourself, p. 14-16.I’m Getting Ready, What Insurance Do I Need? M-14.FUTURE/PATH, p. 49, 50.PAYA, Module 2, Health Care, p. 46-47.Ready, Set, Fly! Health #10.Teenage Human Body, Health Care Providers, p. 57.4 Girls, Illness & Disability–http://www.4girls.govKids Health, People, Places, and Things That Help me –http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/Kids Health –http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/idnex.htmlLife Skills Guidebook 113©2004 by Casey Family Programs.