Time Travel
9 am
I can take my meds independently
TRUE
Deborah Hoffer
If I have a headache I take...
Tylenol
It's really important to take my ______ every day
Meds
What happens if I wake up late?
I take them late
It's okay to take my meds with soda
FALSE - soda eats the meds and you won't get them
My Favorite Soda
Dr Pepper
6 hours
I should never leave meds on the _______
floor, bureau or laying around
What's the latest I can take my meds in the morning
11 am
It's okay to leave the pills I don't take on the floor
FALSE - please give the meds you don't take for any reason to your home care provider
I have to do what with my inhaler before using
Shake it
The med I take for heartburn is...
Prilosec (Omeprazole)
What do I do if I forget to take my meds?
Tell someone
It's okay to share my medication with my housemate
FALSE - never share your meds with anyone
When do I need to refill my meds - when I have how many days left?
3-7
The med I take for shortness of breath or wheezing
ProAir, Ventolin or Proventil (Generic Albuterol)
If I have a health concern or new sypmtom, I should tell _________
my mom/home care provider/someone
When I need it
It's okay to take my meds with coffee, tea, juice, water, hot chocolate, sports drinks, gatorade, flavored water of my choice
TRUE
How often do I need to do a fire drill and check my weight?
Once per month or monthly
The 3 meds I take for ADHD
Brand Names: Ritalin, Intuniv & Strattera OR
Generic Names: Methylphenidate, Guanfacine & Atomoxetine
If my housemate asks me for medication, I should tell him
No - I do not share my meds