True/False
Schizophrenia
Side Effects
Compliance
Fun Facts!
100
All mental health medications work equally well for just about everyone.
FALSE. Some mental health medications will be more effective for you than others, and one that works well for you may not be helpful for a friend or family member. It’s often a process of trial and error to find the most effective medication for your unique needs.
100
T/F: All individuals with schizophrenia experience the same symptoms.
False
100
What does "side effect" mean?
undesired effect of a medicine
100
What is a benefit of taking medication as prescribed?
better quality of life or healthier life
100
Which bird is often associated with delivering babies?
Stork
200
Mental health medications do not cure mental illnesses.
TRUE. It’s regrettable but our science is not at the point where we can permanently “cure” mental illnesses. So don’t expect any medication to magically erase your mental health issues once and for all. However, medications can be tremendously helpful in reducing or managing distressing symptoms related to a mental health condition.
200
When are symptoms of schizophrenia most likely to develop?
A. Between the ages of 5-15
B. Between the ages of 16-30
C. Between the ages of 31-45
B. Between the ages of 16-30
200
What is an example of a common side effect?
Headache, upset stomach, dizziness, etc...
200
If you go to the emergency room, why do you need to tell the doctor about the medications you are on?
A. To make sure you don’t miss a dose.
B. To help the doctor figure out exactly what you are taking.
C. To make sure the doctor doesn’t give you a medication that will cause problems if taken with the medicines you are on.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
200
Which animal produces the loudest sound?
Blue whales - Their calls can reach up to 188 dB. Damage occurs to our hearing at sounds above 120 dB.
300
If you think you no longer need to take your medications or feel they aren’t working properly, just stop taking them.
FALSE. Several medications for mental health conditions can have unpleasant and dramatic side effects if stopped too suddenly. The dosage of many medications will need to be slowly decreased while under the supervision of your prescriber before you can stop taking them. Never go “cold turkey” and just stop taking your medications.
300
Schizophrenia is....
A. The result of bad parenting during your childhood
B. A brain disorder
C. A character flaw
B. A brain disorder
300
Damaging of the stomach lining is a potential side effect of which type of medication?
pain killers (ibuprofen, etc.)
300
How do you know if you are allergic to a medicine?
A. You lose your hair.
B. You get a rash, swelling, or breathing problems.
C. You vomit up the medicine.
D. You get a bruise.
B. You get a rash, swelling, or breathing problems.
300
What is one of the strangest things about Las Vegas casinos?
They don't have clocks.
400
Mental health medications are never addictive.
FALSE. While most mental health medications are not addictive, there are some which have a high potential for abuse and addiction/dependence. These medications are primarily some of the ones used to treat symptoms of anxiety or panic. They are in the drug category known as benzodiazepines; common examples include Valium, Klonopin, and Xanax. If you use these medications, it’s important to communicate regularly with your prescriber to make sure they are closely monitored.
400
What causes schizophrenia?
A. Chemical imbalance in the brain
B. Genetic vulnerability
C. Both A and B
C. Both A and B
400
What is an example of a rare medication side effect?
liver or organ failure
400
Why is it important to know if a medicine should be taken with food or not?
A. Some medicines get into your body better when you take them without food.
B. Food can sometimes be used to mask the taste of medicines.
C. Some medicines are easier on your stomach when you take them with food.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
400
What does the French phrase "repondez, s'il vous plait" known by the acronym RSVP mean in English?
Reply if you please.
500
All mental health medications have “side effects.” No medication is completely “safe.”
TRUE. Every medication can cause side effects, and information about common (and less common) side effects is routinely available in the drug information provided by your pharmacist, or it can be easily found online. Take time to review this information carefully and make sure to let your prescriber know if uncomfortable side effects begin to emerge.
500
Which class of medications treats schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics. They reduce or improve the symptoms of certain psychiatric conditions.
500
This is a potential side effect of some medications which may cause involuntary movements, especially of the lower face.
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
500
Which statement is true?
A. All pills expire after 1 year.
B. The label tells you when your medicine expires.
C. You have to ask the pharmacist to figure out when your medicine expires.
D. Liquid medicines expire after 8 months.
B. The label tells you when your medicine expires.
500
Which planet is the only one to spin clockwise?
Venus
