Identifying Medication Side Effects
This side effect might make you feel like you need a nap
What is drowsiness?
The first thing you should do when a side effect appears.
What is contact your prescriber?
If you’re feeling drowsy, try scheduling one of these during the day
What is a short nap?
The best way to remember what to ask your prescriber is to make this
What is a list?
Samuel is opening a new restaurant. What’s his signature dish?
No wrong answer- Sam’s Legendary Mystery Stew
If you feel like you’re swaying on a boat, you might be experiencing this
What is dizziness?)
Before stopping your medication, you should always do this
What is talk to your prescriber
To help with dizziness, you should always do this when standing up
What is get up slowly?
When explaining your side effects, you should describe this to your prescriber
What is when and how often they happen?
30 seconds to name 10 coping strategies as possible!
This side effect makes you so hungry, you might start eyeing your friend’s lunch.
What is increased appetite
Your prescriber might recommend this strategy to help your body get used to the medication.
What is waiting for an adjustment period?
If you’re feeling restless, doing this can help burn off some energy
(What is exercise?
Your prescriber might suggest coping strategies, changing your dose, or doing this.
What is adding a medication to treat side effects?
If Josh had to name a medication side effect after himself, what would it be called?
No wrong answer -my answe "Josh-itation "
When your muscles feel as stiff as a board, you might be experiencing this
What is muscle stiffness
If a side effect is really bothering you, your prescriber might do this to your dosage
What is adjust it
To prevent dry mouth, try sipping this regularly?
What is water?
When talking to your prescriber, it’s important to come up with this at the end.
What is a plan?
If Jimbo had his own holiday, what would people do to celebrate?
no wrong answer- my answer National Jimbo Day
If your hands start shaking like you’re holding a jackhammer, this could be the cause.
What is tremors?
In some cases, your prescriber might do this and give you a different prescription.
What is switch your medication?
If nausea is a problem, eating these small, more frequent meals can help
(What are smaller portions?
A good way to make your prescriber feel appreciated is to always do this at the end.
What is thank them?
Act out a side effect and let the team guess!
Good Job!