Medications
You should always take medications as _____ by your provider
Prescribed
Adults should aim for at least 8 glasses of this each day
Water.
Taking slow deep breaths can help reduce this
Anxiety or stress
Situations, places or people that increase relapse risk are called ________.
Triggers.
Nurses often check this vital using a cuff on your arm.
Blood pressure
True or False: You should stop taking prescribed medications when you feel better
False
Sleep
This skill focuses on attention on the present moment.
Mindfulness.
This treatment principle emphasizes understanding how past trauma may affect recovery and behavior.
trauma-informed care?
This vital sign is measured to see how fast your heart is beating
Pulse
This is the term for an unwanted effect from a medication.
Side effect or adverse reaction
Walking, stretching, and chair yoga are examples of this.
Exercise, physical activity or mindfulness or a coping skill.
Name a warning sign that stress levels may be increasing.
Any person at CARE that you feel comfortable sharing your feelings with.
Name one reason nurses ask about allergies.
To prevent reactions and to keep everyone safe.
Name 2 things you should ask about a medications before taking it
Purpose, dosage, side effects, schedule, precautions etc.
Name one benefit of regular exercise.
Better mood, heart health, stress reduction, improved sleep.
Who would you talk to about feeling stressed, anxious or having increased cravings.
Any staff member at CARE, your support team outside of this facility etc.
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness or a sign of failure.
Nurses may ask patients to rate this from 0-10.
Pain (Anxiety or depression also accepted)
Why is it important to tell nursing staff about medication side effect?
To ensure safety and proper treatment.
Name 3 healthy habits that support wellness and recovery.
Sleep, exercise, healthy eating, hydration, stress management etc.
Name 2 PRN's often used for anxiety.
Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Gabapentin etc.
Name 3 actions someone could take to reduce relapse risk.
Take medications as prescribed, attend groups to gain knowledge, reach out for help, avoid triggers, identify triggers etc.
Name 3 vital signs nurses measure.
Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation.