Medication Adherence
Who should you talk to if you have questions about your medication?
What is a pharmacist?
Aside from medications, what else can be used to treat anxiety?
What is yoga, music, medication, deep breathing, exercise, coping skills?
Name a common side effect from medications
What is nausea?
True or False: SSRIs are the most common class of antidepressants used
What is true?
Of which country is St. Patrick the patron saint?
What is Ireland?
Name one way to improve medication adherence
What is pair it with some you do everyday (i.e. brushing your teeth), weekly pill box, reminder on your phone, etc
How can alcohol affect your mood?
What is increase risk for depression or anxiety?
When is the best time to take a medication that makes you drowsy?
What is at bedtime?
True or False: Sertraline works for my friend, so that means it should also work for me too.
What is false?
What is a boxty?
What is an Irish potato cake?
Name one reason for non-adherence to medications
What is medication side effects, medication not working, cost of medication, forget to take, etc
Which condition usually takes longer to see the full effects from treatment, depression or anxiety?
What is anxiety?
What is one way to address weight gain caused by a medication?
What is exercise or a healthy diet?
True or False: Antidepressants cure depression
What is false?
What city dyes its river green every St. Patrick's Day?
What is Chicago?
What might happen if you stop taking your medication suddenly?
What is worsening of your condition and potential withdrawal effects?
What should you do if you miss a dose of your medication?
What is take as soon as you remember but don't double up?
Name a rare medication side effect
Serious skin rash, increased suicidal thoughts, anaphylaxis
True or False: You are the most important member of the healthcare team
What is true?
Where and when was the first St. Paddy's Day parade in the United States?
What is Boston in 1737?
What percentage of people are adherent to their medications?
What is 50%?
Name one reason for taking an antidepressant besides anxiety or depression
What is PTSD or pain?
What should you do if you experience an intolerable medication side effect?
What is: contact your provider or pharmacist?
True or False: My antidepressant will start working right away
What is false?
What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover?
What is 1 in 10,000?