Crossword First Aid/OTC Medications

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Across
  1. 1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; these are medications that are not steroids (prednisone-like) but they reduce swelling and inflammation from injuries or disease
  2. 3. Place heel of one hand over center of the chest on the breastbone and place other hand on top of the firstand keep fingers off the chest
  3. 7. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen. If untreated, this can lead to permanent organ damage or even death.
  4. 10. Skin is cool to the touch + shivering uncontrollably
  5. 12. Place on side (“recovery position”)
  6. 13. reduces swelling and inflammation
  7. 14. the longer it stays attached, the greater the chance of catching a tick-borne disease
  8. 16. Give sugar (candy, fruit juice, non-diet soda, etc) to CONSCIOUS VICTIM
  9. 17. cough medicine that is supposed to quiet or suppress coughs
  10. 19. pain relieving medication
Down
  1. 2. reduces swelling in nasal passages to alleviate stuffiness & congestion
  2. 4. pain relievers that are not in the opium family; don’t need prescription
  3. 5. fever reducing medication
  4. 6. cough medicine that breaks up and loosens mucus or phlegm
  5. 8. Scrape off stinger
  6. 9. a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
  7. 11. Tylenol
  8. 13. prevents histamine release and dries up secretions like runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes; helps in allergic reactions
  9. 15. Red with blisters
  10. 18. For strains and sprains