I. Предтекстовые упражнения

I.1. Переведите эти предложения и определите тип придаточных предложений в каждом из них.

1. Today pills are rarely prescribed, though some popular types are manufactured by machine.

2. Despite the wide variety of the over-the-counter headache remedies, almost every product contains one of the three drugs: paracetamol, ibuprofen, or aspirin.

3. How a drug is labelled is determined by its classification.

4. If the drug has an established name, it must be displayed with the trade name.

5. Liquid dosage forms are useful for patients who have trouble swallowing solid dosage forms.

6. After the ingredients are weighed, comminited and mixed, the powders must be accurately divided into the prescribed number of doses.

7. Capsules are solid dosage forms in which one or more medicinal or inert substances are enclosed within a small gelatin shell.

8. When you are working with toxic substances, take all the necessary precautions.

9. The doctor wanted to know which medications were being taken by the patient for his asthma and allergic reactions.

10. When we entered the room, the presentation of the pharmaceuticals was on-going.

11. Although diabetics should not take fish oil supplements, they should consume the fish for its essential fatty acids.

12. All pharmacy personnel who handle toxic agents should receive special training.

I.2. Укажите номера предложений, в которых содержится придаточное причины. Переведите остальные предложения на русский язык.

1. Because of possible drug interactions patients should tell their physicians what other drugs they are taking.

2. Castor oil should not be used in pregnant women because it can induce premature labor.

3. Because these agents are administered orally, potential systemic effects are more likely.

4. People can become obese because they ingest more calories than their body is able to metabolize.

5. Because of its irritant properties, tretinoin can cause exessive irritation and peeling of the skin.

6. Because of the drug’s toxicity it is not safe for use except under the supervision of a doctor.

7. Because the herbal remedy contained steroids it was not approved by the Board of Pharmacy.

8. This drug is not for long-term treatment because it is habit-forming.

9. Drug-related problems may occur because of an undiagnosed condition.

10. Plastic containers have advantages over glass because of their durability, reduced weight and improved safety.

I.3. Соедините следующие простые предложения в сложноподчинен-ные, выбрав подходящие по смыслу союзы из списка под чертой.

1. You are examining and using textbooks as sources of drug information. Consider many factors, including the year of publication (copyright data), and the data concerning the author and the publisher.

2. You are taking analgesics more than twice a week. Tell your doctor. You could become dependent.

3. Each type of protein is composed from different amino acids. They are not interchangeable.

4. There are no major chemical differences between vitamins found in food, and those created in the laboratory. Natural supplements contain only natural ingredients.

5. Paracetamol does not cause irritation in the gastrointestinal tract or bleeding in the stomach. It is considered the safest of the analgesics.

6. Codein is used. The pain becomes severe.

7. The desired effect is not achieved in 20-30 minutes. A repeat dose of 10 ml will be administered.

8. The mineral enters the body. It must compete with other minerals for absorption. Minerals should always be taken in balanced amounts.

9. Some laxative medications may contain sugar. Diabetics should use sugar-free products.

10. A mineral is absorbed. It must be carried by the blood to the cells and then transported across the cell membrane.

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(since, as, because, once, if, when, therefore, that, although, after)

I.4. Заполните пропуски в этом тексте подходящими по смыслу предлогами.