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Cardiovascular
Diabetes
Respiratory
Med Compliance
Healthy Lab Values
100
What is a risk factor of experiencing a heart attack?
High cholesterol
100
Where is insulin produced in your body?
Pancreas
100
What causes difficulty breathing with asthma?
Inflamed airway
100
What percentage of prescriptions filled each year are not taken correctly? 1. 50% 2. 65% 3. 70%
50%
100
What is a healthy blood pressure?
120/80
200
What kind of medication can help to lower your risk of a heart attack?
Statins
200
What foods increase the glucose in your body? 1. Protein 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fiber
Carbohydrates
200
What is the name of the commonly used rescue inhaler?
Albuterol inhaler
200
What percentage of Americans are non-adherent to their medications? 1. 60 % 2. 75 % 3. 90 %
75%
200
What is a normal blood glucose?
70-120
300
What happens if you abruptly stop taking your cholesterol medication?
Body starts pumping out more cholesterol and increases risk of heart attack.
300
How can you prevent high blood sugar?
Exercise Healthy balanced diet Manage your blood sugar with medication
300
What is the difference the difference between a controller medication and a fast relief medication?
Fast relief - temporarily relaxes your airway muscles Controller medication - long term relief
300
How much does medication non-adherence cost annually? 1. Thousands 2. Millions 3. Billions
$100 Billion
300
What is a normal cholesterol level?
Less than 200
400
What are side effects of statins?
Muscle aches Upset stomach Gas or constipation Tired
400
What does the glucose A1C test do?
Measures blood sugar over the last 3 months.
400
What should you do after you take an oral inhaler or corticosteroid?
Rinse out your mouth!
400
Name techniques you can use to remember to take your medications.
Medication weekly organizer Journal Alarms
400
What is a normal heart rate?
60-100