Medication Education

2. My ___ is a helpful resource to use when I have questions about my medications.
5. The main class of drugs used to treat ADHD are ___.
6. ___ is the most common antidepressant that is used at low doses for trouble sleeping.
7. Benadryl, Unisom, and NyQuil are all medications that contain ____ to help with sleep.
8. A ___ ___ Warning is the most serious medication warning required by the FDA.
9. ___ is a non-stimulant medication that can be used to treat ADHD.
10. A ___ ___ occurs when a medication, substance, or food increases or decreases blood levels of another medication.
15. Throat closing, troubled breathing, swelling, itchiness, and rash are all signs of an ___ ___.
16. Acting without thinking, hyperactivity, inability to sit still, and lack of attention to details are all symptoms of ___.
17. The cycle of sleep during which we have rapid eye movements and dreams is called the ____ cycle.
18. Restlessness, feeling on edge, irritability, muscle tension, and shortness of breath are all symptoms of ___.

1. The hormone that is naturally produced by the body to help with sleep is called ___.
3. The main class of drugs used to treat anxiety are ___.
4. ___ medications contain the same active ingredient as brand medications and are proven to be just as effective.
8. Lorazepam, alprazolam, and diazepam are all examples of ___.
11. The chemical messenger in the brain that affects emotions, thoughts, and behaviors is ___.
12. Taking medications as prescribed and not missing any doses is known as ___.
13. Antidepressants should not be stopped abruptly because this can cause ___.
14. ___ is an antidepressant that should NOT be used for anxiety due to its stimulating effects.
15. Benzodiazepines should not be used over long periods of time due to the high risk of tolerance and ____.