How Does it Work?
After you swallow a pill, the medicine is absorbed here and travels to your brain
Your stomach and bloodstream
This is the most common type of medication you swallow. It's usually solid and round or oval
Tablet
All medications work the same, no matter how you take them
False
The form affects how fast and how well it works
No, you can also experience withdrawal symptoms from stopping medications abruptly.
True/False: Animals can experience time differently from humans.
True. The world moves more slowly for smaller animals because their brains process incoming information slower.
This part of your body helps send medicine quickly to your brain when you use a nasal spray
Your nose
This form of medicine is a pill with a gel shell that holds powder or liquid inside
Capsule
Liquid medicine can work faster than tablets
True
What should you do if you notice an unwanted side effect of your medication?
Talk to your doctor. If it is a new medication it may be a temporary side effect as your body adjusts to the new medication. If it is not a common temporary side effect, your doctor can switch you to a medication that will likely not cause that side effect.
Which month has the lowest number of births?
February has the least number of births.
This route skips your stomach -- the medicine goes under your tongue and into your blood
Sublingual
This kind of medicine melts in your mouth -- you don't even need water!
Orally disintegrating tablet
All pills work instantly once you swallow them
False
When can you expect your antidepressant medication to start working?
4-6 weeks. You may notice some changes at 2-4 weeks.
How old did the worlds oldest dog live?
30 years. Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, had his 30th birthday on February 2, 2023.
This method delivers medicine through your skin over hours or days
Patch
This type of medication is given as a shot, often once a month, and slowly releases over time
Long acting injectable
Extended-release pills should never be crushed or chewed
True
It could cause overdose or side effects
You forget to take your meds every day. What might your doctor recommend?
Long-acting injectable
Can mirrors facing each other produce infinite reflections?
No. Each reflection will be darker than the last and eventually fade into invisibility. Mirrors absorb a fraction of the energy of the light striking them.
You might benefit from this form if you forget pills often -- it can last weeks or months. Name one example
Long-acting injectable
Invega Sustenna, Risperdal Consta, Aristada, Abilify Maintena
Which type of medication delivery may need a spacer device for proper administration?
Metered dose inhaler
Once you get a long acting injectable, you can't stop the medicine right away
True
The effects last weeks
What are two strategies you can use to help you remember to take your medication?
Pill box, phone alarms, pairing it with something you do everyday, automatic refills at the pharmacy.
What fruit are almonds related to?
Almonds are related to peaches. Almond and Peach trees are both part of the prunus family.