General Knowledge: Pharmacy edition
Which popular drink did a pharmacist invent?
a. pepsi
b. coco-cola
c. hot chocolate
d. tea
What is Coca cola
What is the % risk of low white blood cells whilst using clozapine?
a. 4%
b. 6%
c. 3%
d. 0.1%
what is 0.1%
What is sensory input
Use cold water on your face or hold an ice cube to shock your system back to the present moment.
Walking, stretching, or exercise can help with this side effect
Weight gain
What is the most commonly used prescription medication in the world?
a. statin: a cholesterol medication
b. ACEI: a blood pressure medication
c. clozapine
d. pain killers
cholesterol medication called atorvastatin (over 29 million patients, 2023)
When was clozapine made?
1. 1698
2. 1998
3. 1958
4. 1999
What is 1958
What is a coping skill?
Listening to music, walking, or drawing to reduce stress
Eating fiber, drinking fluids, and staying active can help prevent this clozapine side effect.
Constipation
Which fizzy lemon-lime drink was once marketed as a mood booster in pharmacies?
a. coffee
b. 7-up
c. sprite
d. lemonade
What is 7-Up
What award was Clozapine given?
a. Nobel prize
b. Best medication ever
c. It is on the WHO model list for essential medicines
It is on the WHO model list for essential medicines!
What is asking for support?
Talking to someone you trust when you’re feeling distressed.
Taking medication at night can help with this side effect
Sedation / sleepiness
Which common pharmacy item was originally invented to stop bleeding?
1. tape
2. band aid
3. gauze/cotton pads
What is adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)?
What side effects are temporary and can resolve on clozapine?
what is sedation
What is grounding?
Placing your feet on the floor and noticing your surroundings.
Standing up slowly can help prevent this feeling.
Dizziness or lightheadedness
What is the cost of the most expensive medication?
a. $7000
b. 1.7 billion dollars
c. 4.25 million dollars
4.25 million - Lenmeldy a one time gene therapy for MLD (genetic disorder)
What is an underrated side effect of Clozapine?
what is Constipation
What is journaling?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to let out your emotions in a safe way
Feeling restless and unable to sit still is a side effect that should be shared with this person.
Who is your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist?