Medication Management
This is the process of handling all aspects related to your medications.
medication management
Following medication recommendations from your provider is called this.
medication adherence
Feeling tired and gaining weight are examples of these.
medication side effects
Not taking medication correctly may cause these to increase
negative symptoms or side effects
A medication list should include the medication’s name, dose, and this.
the time it should be taken
This is where a person usually goes to pick up a prescription.
pharmacy
Forgetting to take medication is this type of barrier.
practical barrier
Name one common side effect of medication shown on the worksheet.
tiredness, weight gain, or drowsiness
Incorrect medication use may allow this to worsen.
disease or illness progression
A client should know the problem or symptom that each medication is intended to _______
help or treat
Taking medication according to your doctor’s recommendations is called this.
medication adherence
Cost, insurance problems, and difficulty getting to a pharmacy are examples of these.
practical barriers to adherence
What side effects can cause some people stop medication?
Weight gain, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems
taking medication incorrectly may cause...
damage to organs like the liver or kidneys, trigger neurological issues, or cause life-threatening conditions
A medication list should be updated whenever this changes.
medication type or dose
Name two parts of medication management besides taking the medicine.
refilling medication, understanding its purpose, or monitoring its effects
Some people stop medication because they believe taking it means weakness or loss of independence. This barrier is called
stigma or an identity concern
Why might even a mild side effect lead someone to stop medication?
it may feel intolerable if the person was not prepared for it
Poor adherence can make it harder for a person to do these everyday activities.
daily tasks or normal functioning
Psychotropic medications, especially antidepressants, may take approximately this long to show noticeable improvement.
What is 2–6 weeks?
Name one reason monitoring medication is important
to determine whether the medication is working or causing side effects
In schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, symptoms may sometimes reduce a person’s awareness that medication is needed. This barrier is called what?
What is lack of insight
What should a client do if they experience a side effect, even if the provider did not previously mention it?
report/discuss it with the health professional?
if medication is not adhered to, what is one risk
rehospitalization, relapse, increase of symptoms
Why might the delayed therapeutic effect cause poor adherence?
a client may assume the medication is not working and stop it too soon