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[Link] the conversation between a pharmacist and a customer, find the translation
of the underline words and answer the questions
[Link] la siguiente conversación entre un Regente de Farmacia y un cliente,
encuentre la traducción de las palabras subrayadas y conteste las preguntas que
se encuentran al final del documento
AT THE PHARMACY
A dialogue between a pharmacist and a customer:
Pharmacist: Good morning. How can I help you today?
Customer: Hello. Can you fill this prescription?
Pharmacist: Certainly. I see that you need several items - let me check if we have
them all. I will be right back.
Pharmacist: Well, Mr. Jones we have most of the items but I see that your doctor
prescribed you brand name antibiotics and we only have the generic variety, will
this be ok?
Mr. Jones: Um, what's the difference?
Pharmacist: The drugs are actually the same, both varieties use the same active
ingredients and are taken in the same manner. The only real difference is the
cost, the generic are much cheaper.
Mr. Jones: That sounds good. Oh, but what about side effects of the generic one?
Pharmacist: The side-effects are the same with both drugs; the most common one
being drowsiness. Of course, you should read the instructions before taking and
pay close attention to the contraindications as this drug has a few.
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Mr. Jones: Ok, so I will take the generic antibiotics and what about the other items?
Pharmacist: We have the eye-drops, the anti-inflammation suppository and
the liniment. I must say that this seems like an unusual combination of treatment.
Mr. Jones: Ah, well you see it is not just for me. The prescription is from our family
doctor and covers me, my wife and our son.
Pharmacist: Now I see. Ok, so I just need to tell you a little about these drugs. May
I ask who the liniment is for?
Mr. Jones: That's for me.
Pharmacist: Ok, well this is a transdermal liniment which means you need to apply
it to the area and the active ingredient is absorbed into your bloodstream.
Mr. Jones: Ok, and it should only be applied to a small area of skin?
Pharmacist: Yes, that is correct. Just follow the instructions on that. Now, the eye-
drops - these are topical...
Mr. Jones: You mean they may be unsafe?
Pharmacist: No no, I mean that they are applied directly into the eye.
Customer: Well, that seems kind of obvious.
Pharmacist: You would be surprised how often people try taking them orally.
Mr. Jones: I assure you that I know how to use eye-drops.
Pharmacist: Right, sorry I didn't mean to cause offense. Anyway, the suppositories
are a little more unusual. Are these also for you?
Mr. Jones: Absolutely not. They are for my wife.
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Pharmacist: Ok, well please tell her that she must follow the dosage instructions on
the box and if at any time she starts to feel numb, she should discontinue the
treatment.
Mr. Jones: Of course.
Pharmacist: So that's everything from the prescription. Is there anything else I can
do for you?
Mr. Jones: Yes, I need something for a blocked nose and do you have anything to
help the immune system cope better?
Pharmacist: There are several options for boosting the immune system but as you
don't have a prescription it will have to be an over-the-counter remedy. I would
recommend 'rescue remedy'
Mr. Jones: What is it?
Pharmacist: It is a tincture of alcohol and herbs.
Mr. Jones: So it is natural?
Pharmacist: Yes, and it is very good. I use it on my daughter during the flu season.
Mr. Jones: Ok, that sounds good.
Pharmacist: And for the blocked-nose, of course a nasal spray to clear the nose
and maybe a vitamin C dietary supplement as well.
Mr. Jones: That would be good, but it's for my son and he cannot swallow tablets.
Pharmacist: No problem, these are effervescence tablets so they dissolve in
water.
Mr. Jones: Perfect. How much will that be?
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Pharmacist: 49.92 with tax
READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
a. The side effects of active ingredients are often drowsiness or numbness:
True
False
b. The eye-drops are unsafe?
True
False
