Ollie's Story
Ollie is concerned about taking pain medicine, what should he do?
A. Google it
B. Ask his doctor for more information
C. Ask his friends
D. Ask his science teacher
B. Ask his doctor for more information
When having questions about medicine, the best thing to do is ask your doctor about the side effects, dosage, or any other concerns you have.Prescription opioids are used to treat?
A. Pain & Discomfort
B. Anxiety
C. Depression
D. ADHD
A. Pain & Discomfort
Opioids are used to treat pain and discomfort, also why the nick name “pain killers” is used for opioids. Anxiety and Depression is treated with depressants and ADHD is typically treated by stimulants
Tanya had a sports injury, her doctor prescribed her _______ to treat her injury.
A. Opioids
B. Candy
C. A Bag of Ice
D. None of the Above
A. Opioids
When someone is dealing with a severe injury that may be a broken or fractured bone doctors will usually prescribe their patients opioids to help ease the pain and improve their injuries.
What is not a sought-after effect of stimulants?
A. Sense of exhilaration
B. Increased physical activity
C. Appetite reduction
D. Extended wakefulness
E. None of the above
E. none of the above
There can be multiple reasons why someone decides to take stimulants including seeking out specific side effects. Sense of exhilaration, enhanced self-esteem, improved mental and physical performance, increased physical activity, appetite reduction, extended wakefulness, etc.
The human brain isn’t fully developed until what age?
A. 20
B. 21
C. 25
D. 18
C. 25
Your brain does not fully develop until the age of 25 years old.
When Ollie gets his arm cast, he is saddened that he can’t play sports, what should Ollie do?
A. Do activities and hobbies that he enjoys and can do
B. Take more pills
C. Go ask his coach if there is anything he can do for the team
D. Both A & C
D. Both A and C
If you are ever in a similar situation as Ollie, the best thing you can do is go find other positive activities to do or talk to one of the coaches and ask if there is anything you can do in the meantime you recover to help you feel as part of the team.
What can happen when you use more of a dosage of your prescription drugs than of what your doctor gives you?
A. Headache
B. Potential overdose
C. Sleepiness
D. Nothing
B. Potential Overdose
When taking more dosage of your prescription, you can cause a potential overdose as it is not the right dosage that was administered to you.
Johnny has a massive headache he should ________.
A. Tell his parents so they can give him the proper medicine
B. Get Tylenol from his friends
C. Go to the alley & purchase a pill from the dealer
D. Both A & B
A. Tell his parents so they can give him the proper medicine.
If you ever have a headache or feel sick, the best thing you can do is go to a trusted adult and tell them you don't feel good. From there, a trusted adult will know what to do in giving you the proper medicine or take you to the doctors to be seen. Do not take any medication that does not have your name on the label.
When taking prescription medications, your medications should:
A. Come from a licensed, accredited medical professional
B. Look like a real pill
C. Be prescribed to you, not someone else
D. Be dispensed by a licensed pharmacist at a pharmacy
B. look like a real pill
Even if a pill looks like a real pill, there is still a chance that it could be a counterfeit (fake) pill. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake prescription pills and marketing them as the real thing. Many fake pills look like real medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, xanax, adderall, etc.
The three types of prescription drugs are:
A. Opioids, psychotics, fentanyl
B. Depressants, opioids, Tylenol
C. Opioids, depressants, stimulants
D. Depressants, painkillers, Tylenol
C. Opioids, depressants, stimulants
The three main types of drugs on the market are opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Tylenol is the brand name for pain medicine. Fentanyl is a specific type of opioid.
Ollie's friend Rafael notices he has pills. He asks Ollie if he can have some. Ollie should _____
a) Give Rafael pills
b) Sell Rafael his pills
c) Tell Rafael “No”
d) Ask his doctor if he can give Rafael the pills
C. Tell Rafael "No"
Even if it’s your friend, you should never give them any medication. This is because you do not know how someone will react to the medicine and what effects it may have on the person. Medicine affects everyone differently due to size, weight, and age.
An opioid overdose can __________
A. Cut off your breathing
B. Brain damage
C. Death
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
These are some of the effects that can happen to you if you overdose on opioids.
Blake was given prescription opioids from her doctor for her injury, She should
A. Sell them
B. Take the amount her doctor prescribed to her
C. Take more than she should if she feels worse
D. Share with her friends
B. Take the amount her doctor prescribed to her
If your doctor tells you to take a certain dosage of medication to help you when you are sick, that should be the amount you take. Do not take more than was prescribed to you unless your doctor gave you instructions to.
What is not a reason someone would be prescribed an opioid?
A. treat pain after a sports injury
B. treat side effects of cancer
C. treat a serious cough
D. treat pain after labor and delivery
E. none of the above
E. none of the above
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain, that is why it is also known as a painkiller.
Another name for opioids is
A. Pain Killers
B. Bars
C. Candy
D. Stimulants
A. Pain killers
Opioids are prescribed for pain relief. Bars is another term word for Xanax which is a depressant. Stimulants are a type of prescription drug alongside opioids.
Ollie has healed from his injuries he still has some painkillers left, even though he no longer has any pain what should Ollie do?
A. Still take the pills
B. Throw them in the dumpster
C. Tell his parents or doctor he feels that he does not want to take the pills nor needs them
D. None of the above
C. Tell his parents or doctor he feels that he does not want to take the pills nor needs them
Though Ollie feels as he no longer needs to take his medication the proper thing someone should do in that situation is speak with your doctor and ask if it is ok to stop taking the medication and if so ask for a proper place to dispose of the medicine.
Prescription opioids can ________
A. Develop a dependance
B. Make you feel good
C. Make you cry
D. Give you an appetite
A. Develop a dependence
When dealing with opioids it is always best to speak with your doctors about side effects and any questions you have. If not administered correctly and abused, you may create a dependency on opioids.
Daniel took a pill from a friend at school. He begins to feel strange, what should Daniel do?
A. Go home & go to his room
B. Go to a trusted adult and tell them what happened
C. Go for a run
D. Go to the Bathroom
B. Go to a trusted adult and tell them what happened
Though it may be scary and you may not want to tell an adult, the wisest thing to do is go to a trusted adult so they can help you on what to do next.
What is not an effect of chronic, high-dosage use of prescription medications on the mind/behavior?
A. agitation and aggression
B. hostility and panic
C. Paranoia and homicidal tendencies
D. Normal heartrate and appetite
D. Normal heartrate and appetite
When prescription medication is abused at chronic, high doses it is frequently associated with agitation, hostility, panic, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal tendencies.
What can you use to stop a fentanyl overdose?
A. Candy
B. Narcan (Nasal Spray)
C. CPR
D. Water
B. Narcan (Nasal Spray)
The ways to combat and stop a fentanyl overdose is Naloxone also known as Narcan. This is used for fentanyl overdose with opioids.
What are some ways in which Ollie can combat and prevent prescription misuse from his medication?
A. Talk to a trusted adult and find practice skills that Ollie can use
B. Go on a walk to ease his mind
C. Hang out with his friends or loved one
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The answers above are all ways in which Ollie can prevent prescription misuse from his medication. Finding hobbies and activities that can help you prevent misuse are excellent ideas.
Misuse of prescription opioids can also
A. Make you taller
B. Make you focus more on your homework
C. Give you a high effect
D. Give you superpowers
C. Give you a high effect
The misuse of prescription opioids can give you the effect of a high.
Raul was prescribed antidepressants. One of his friends told him he feels depressed. What should Raul do?
A. Give him one of his pills
B. Be there for his friend and tell him about resources that he can go to
C. Sell his pills to him
D. None of the above
B. Be there for his friend and tell him about resources that he can go to
Even though his friend may be feeling depressed, Raul should not give him medication since he is not his friend's doctor. The best thing you can do if a friend is in need is there for them and help them find the right resources they need.
In what ways can prescription medication be abused?
A. swallowing
B. snorting
C. smoking
D. injecting
E. all of the above
E. all of above
Prescription medication can be pills or capsules that are swallowed. Smoking, snorting, or injecting prescription medications such as stimulants can produce a sudden sensation known as a "rush" or a "flash."
What can you do to prevent misuse of prescription drugs.
A. Tell your parents and doctors you want to stop taking prescribed medicine
B. Sell It
C. Dispose of it properly
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
The proper way to handle misuse of prescription drugs is to speak with a trusted adult or your doctor on what the next steps would be to stop taking your medicine. As well to dispose of the said medicine in a proper location.