Med Mixing
Mixing medications and large amounts of alcohol causes this organ to work twice as hard
What is the liver
How often you should have your doctor review all of your medications
What is once a year
What part of the medication label tells you how many times to take it?
What is the directions or instructions section?
Name one risk of mixing medications without guidance.
What are Side effects, dangerous interactions, or overdose
This is the best way to keep track of your current medications
What is setting a reminder
If you notice mild nausea after taking your medication, what could you do first
What is eat a small snack or drink water, and track how you feel
Name one reason it’s helpful to keep a medication list.
What is to avoid mistakes or share with healthcare providers
Name one way to keep medications safe at home.
What is store them in a cool, dry place, away from children?
True or False: It is safe to take two different medications together without asking your doctor.
What is false
This is probably the worst place you can store your medicine bottles
What is a car, bathroom or any location with extreme heat
Who can check that your medications are safe to take together?
If Jane is taking medication and forgets one dose, what is the safest thing to do?
What is take it as soon as she remembers (if it’s not almost time for the next dose) and follow the instructions on the label
You want to take a new over-the-counter medication at home. Before taking it with your prescription, you should…
What is check with your doctor or pharmacist
Name one side effect that is serious and should be reported immediately.
What is trouble breathing, swelling, severe rash, or feeling very depressed
It is okay to ask for this from your doctor or pharmacist when picking up your prescription
What is written instructions or recommendations
What is one habit that can help you take medications on time every day?
What is setting an alarm, keeping a schedule, or using a pillbox
Mixing certain medications can sometimes make you feel very sleepy or dizzy. What is this type of effect called?
What is an interaction
If your friend has a problem with misuse of medication, you should do this
What is get them to seek help and/or speak to their doctor
If Jane notices a side effect that is mild, like a slight headache, what is the best thing she can do first?
What is track it, monitor how he feels, and follow the label instructions?