Medication Adherence
Who should you talk to if you have questions about your medication?
What is a pharmacist?
Aside from medications, what else can be used to treat anxiety?
What is yoga, music, medication, deep breathing, exercise, coping skills?
What should you do if you get dizzy from a medication?
What is change positions or stand up slowly?
True or False: It is okay to take another person's prescription medication if you have been on it before
What is false?
What vitamin can you get from direct sunlight?
What is vitamin D?
Name one way to improve medication adherence
What is pair it with something you do everyday (i.e. brushing your teeth), weekly pill box, reminder on your phone, etc
How can alcohol affect your mood?
What is increase risk for depression or anxiety?
When is the best time to take a medication that makes you drowsy?
What is at bedtime?
True or False: Many medications for mental health can be used to treat more than one illness or symptom
What is true?
True or false: Autumn Equinox is also the longest day of the year
What is False?
Name one reason for non-adherence to medications
What is medication side effects, medication not working, cost of medication, forget to take, etc
Which condition usually takes longer to see the full effects from treatment, depression or anxiety?
What is anxiety?
What is one way to address weight gain caused by a medication?
What is exercise or a healthy diet?
True or False: Herbal supplements are natural so they will not affect my other medications
What is false?
What date is Pumpkin Spice Lattes coming back to Starbucks this year?
What is August 30th
What might happen if you stop taking your medication suddenly?
What is worsening of your condition and potential withdrawal effects?
Paxil is an antidepressant. Can you name another antidepressant?
What is Prozac, Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, Cymbalta, Remeron, Wellbutrin?
How can you decrease stomach upset caused by a medication?
What is take it with food?
True or False: Generic drugs are less effective or weaker than Brand name drugs
What is false?
True or False: Early Autumn is peak hurricane season
What is True?
What percentage of people are adherent to their medications?
What is 50%?
What does PRN mean?
What is Pro Re Nata (Latin for "as needed") administration is determined by when you need it (ex. anxiety)?
What should you do if you experience an intolerable medication side effect?
What is: contact your provider or pharmacist?
True or False: My antidepressant will start working right away
What is false?
What is the most popular pie flavor in the United States?
What is apple pie?