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RaNdOm
100
Which herbal remedy can have lead to serotonin syndrome (too much serotonin) when combined with prescription psychiatric drugs?
What is St. John's Wort
100
What are side effects of an anti depressant?
What is nausea, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, dry mouth, blurred vision
100
What is a disorder that cause a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest?
What is depression
100
True or false: It is okay to put your medications in a small, unlabeled container.
False
100
What environmental factors increase a person’s level of anxiety?
loud noises, yelling, other anxious people
200
What effect does taking NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) while on antidepressants have on the body?
What is increased risk of GI bleed
200
What are side effects of anti-anxiety drugs?
What is increased thoughts of suicide, fatigue, agitation, weight gain, insomnia, headaches, nervousness
200
What is a disorder that brings periods of elevated moods and periods of depression?
What is bipolar disorder
200
True or false: It is okay to share medications with other people if they seem like they have the same symptoms as you.
False
200
What are the benefits of having therapeutic relationships in your life?
Having someone to talk to, can help you come up with solutions, support system
300
What effect does drinking alcohol while taking antidepressant medications have?
Increases depression, impaired thinking and alertness, sedated or drowsy
300
What are side effects of mood stabilizers?
What is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, increased thirst and need to urinate, weight gain and drowsiness
300
What is a disorder that causes repeated unwanted/irresistible thoughts? Hint: it’s an anxiety disorder that may driven by obsessions or compulsions.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder
300
Which one of these places is safest place to keep your medications? a.An unlocked drawer in the kitchen. b.In a cool, dry, and secured place. c.In the medicine cabinet in your bathroom. d.In your car.
b. In a cool, dry, and secured place.
300
True or False: If you don’t feel like your medication is working, you can just stop taking it.
False
400
Why should cannabis be avoided when taking an antidepressant?
It is hard for doctors to get the dose right since it causes a burst in the release of serotonin
400
What are side effects of anti-psychotic drugs?
What is weight gain, seizures, muscle spasms or tremors, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (dizzy when standing)
400
What is a severe brain disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally and have hallucinations?
What is schizophrenia
400
List three ways to help you to remember to take your medication.
(set an alarm, combine with a daily task- brushing teeth, have someone else help to remind you, take them at the same time every day, place reminders in a visible place - sticky notes, use a pill box)
400
List 3 non-pharmacological treatments (without medicine) for anxiety
relaxation; deep breathing exercises; meditation; listening to music; yoga; exercise/movement
500
What is an herbal remedy that is also used for cooking that should be avoided when taking antidepressants?
What is garlic
500
What is an extrapyramidal side effect? Give an example of one.
What is tremor, slurred speech - these refer to our motor control and coordination that can occur while taking antipsychotic medications)
500
What is a mental disorder that has instability of moods and behaviors?
What is borderline personality disorder
500
Where should you dispose of any unused/unwanted medication? a. Police station. b. Into your toilet. c. Don’t dispose of them, give them to friends. d. The dumpster behind your apartment.
a. police station
500
What does the abbreviation PRN mean?
What is Pro Re Nata “as needed”