Healthy practices
This is what you should ALWAYS have with you when taking medication.
What is WATER?
A tool to organize multiple daily medications
What is a pill box?
This person prescribes medications to help manage mental health ailments
What is a psychiatrist?
This is what we take when we have a headache
What is Tylenol or Advil?
Feelings of upset stomach and wanting to vomit
What is nausea?
This is when you speak up for your needs
This is the amount of pharmacy's you should have that refill medication
What is one pharmacy?
This is the place where you pick up your medication
What is a pharmacy?
This is what we take when we have a cold
What is acetaminophen?
You should not operate a vehicle if taking this kind of medication
What is sedatives?
This practice of taking medication should be done two hours before or two hours after a meal
What is taking medication on an empty stomach?
Right time, right route, right dose, right patient, right drug
What is the 5 rights of drug administration?
This is where you go if you take an incorrect dosage of medication.
What is Emergency Room?
We take this when we are constipated
What is a stool softener, laxative, or suppository?
This is when you have red, bumpy, blotchy areas of skin.
What is a rash?
This is who you call when you feel like you need a higher dose in medication
What is your primary care doctor or psychiatrist ?
This is where you should store your medication
What is a cold, dry place
These are providers you can ask about medication side effects
What is your pharmacist or psychiatrist?
This is what we take when we have indigestion.
What is tums and pepto bismol?
This is when you can not pass your bowels.
What is constipation?
This is when you abruptly stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor due to feelings of being "fixed" or "not needing it anymore".
What is cold turkey?
This is what is needed to keep your drugs organized for when to take them and the dosage
What is a medication schedule?
This is who can support you through your medication process.
What is case manager, counselor, conservator, loved ones, etc?
We take this when we are having trouble sleeping
What is melatonin gummies and trazodone?
You should do this if you have blood in your vomit, trouble breathing, etc.
What is call 911?