Medication Safety
I can share my medications with others.
True or False
False
Dry mouth can often be helpful by doing this.
Drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum.
SSRIs are commonly used to treat this condition.
Depression
These medications may cause.
Drowsiness
Bipolar disorder is not difficult to diagnose because all patients experience similar symptoms.
True or False
False
What you eat can affect your Mental Health?
True or False
True!
It heavily influences your mood, energy levels, and overall mental health.
A pill organizer can help improve this.
Medication Adherence
This side effect may happen when standing too fast.
Dizziness
Antidepressants may take this long to fully work.
2-6 weeks
These medications shouldn't be mixed with?
Alcohol
Blood test may be needed while taking these medications. (2)
Lithium and Depakote
Exercise can help improve this
Mood
You should report allergic reactions such as this skin symptom.
Rash/Hives
Weight gain can be a side effect of these medications.
Antipsychotics
One common side effect of antidepressants is upset.....
Stomach
These medications can be taken as scheduled or as needed?
True or False
True
Drinking enough water is important with this medication.
Lithium
Drinking enough of this is important for overall health.
Water
Never stop psychiatric medication suddenly because of this risk.
Withdrawal Symptoms
These movement-related side effect should be reported right away.
Tremors or uncontrolled movements.
You should report worsening depression or these thoughts immediately.
Suicidal thoughts
Too much caffeine may increase this symptom.
Anxiety
You should report severe shaking, vomiting, or confusion immediately due to possible.
Toxicity
Talking with trusted people builds this.
Support
These healthcare professionals can answer medication questions.
Pharmacist, nurse, or doctor.
Swelling to the face or extremities should be treated like this.
An emergency and report immediately.
These medications can help with both depression and this condition.
Anxiety
You should use caution if medications make you feel this way.
Sleepy or dizzy
These medications help reduce mood swings.
Mood Stabalizer
Healthy meals can health improve this.
Energy and Wellness
You should avoid mixing medications with these.
Street drugs and alcohol
What does side effect mean?
Undesired effect of a medicine
You should take these medications exactly as prescribed?
True or False
True
Deep breathing and grounding are examples of these.
Coping Skills
Taking Medications consistently helps prevent this.
Relapse
This is important to bring to appointments.
Medication List
Where can you find information on when not to use an OTC medication.
The Warning section on a Drug Facts Label.
Damaging of the stomach lining can be a negative medication risk of what type of medications?
Pain Killer , such as Ibuprofens
The "First-Line" antidepressants are.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Specifically, Zoloft and Lexapro
Dependence can occur if these medications are misused.
Benzodiazepines
What juice should be avoided when taking a mood stabalizer?
Grapefruit Juice
Doing this every morning creates a healthy foundation for wellness.
ADL's