Side Effects
What is a side effect?
An effect that is unintended as a result of drug therapy
Keeping a list of your medications on you
Good Idea - list name, strength, and how you take it. Also doctors name and emergency contact
Olanzapine
Zypreza
Generic Drugs are ____________ brand drugs. A. More effective B. Less effective than C. Just as effective as
C. Just as effective as
True or False: The only reason for someone taking an antipsychotic is because they are psychotic.
False: it can be used for sleep, aggression, anxiety and to help with depression
True or False: Side effects are expected when taking medication so you don't need to tell your parents or doctor.
False
Not telling your doctor when you use an herbal medication because it is safe and natural
Bad idea- natural does not always mean safe. Also tell your doctor about OTCs
Fluphenazine
Prolixin
________ oral medications (taken by mouth) need to be taken with food. A. All B. Some C. NO
B. Some
True or False: If you start feeling better you can stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor because you're cured.
False: some mental conditions are chronic and require constant treatment. You should always consult your doctor before stopping your medication
True or False: Some side effects go away after taking a medication for a long period of time
True
storing your medications in the bathroom
Bad idea - when taking a shower the temperature can get too high. Keep meds in a cool, dry area.
Risperidone
Resperdal
Antipsychotic medications can increase vulnerability to ________________________.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
Sunburn
This disorder is characterize by extreme difficulty sleeping.
+200
Insomnia
Developing a skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, and/or difficulty breathing after taking a medication can be a sign of what kind of side effect?
Allergic reaction
Not taking 2 doses when you forget to take your last dose of medication
Good idea: exception some birth controls
Abilify
Aripiprazole
One in ______ teens (13-18) have some sort of menta disorder. A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30
A. 5
What is the name of the mental disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations. +300
Schizophrenia
Muscle stiffness, mild tremors, and increased salivation is what type of side effect?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
Extrapyramidal Side Effect (EPS)
Your friend tells you that he ran out of his prescription medication and since you take the same medication you give him one.
Bad idea - illegal, could be lying, could be out because his doctor doesn't want him on it, and could be harmful to him
Quetiapine
Zyprexa is an _________________ medication. A. Antipsychotic B. Antidepressant C. Antianxiety D. ADHD
A. Antipsychotic
What is the name of the mental disorder characterized by cycling between periods of extremely high moods and extremely low moods. +400
Bipolar Disorder