Medication Education

2. If a person is running out of their medication before it is time for a refill, this is a sign of ___.
3. This over-the-counter medicine can be toxic to the liver if taken in large doses.
5. Side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, problems urinating, are possible side effects of some psychiatric medicines and they should always be reported to your prescriber. They are a risk to your ___.
6. Some people stop their medicine when they feel better, thinking they no longer need it. This is ___.
7. This is a naturally occurring substance that helps regulate sleep based on light and dark.
9. Getting the same type of controlled medicine from more than one provider is illegal and is called ___.
11. True or false? If you have beeen instructed to stop a medicine it is OK to give it to someone else who needs it.
12. This common over-the-counter medicine can be harmful to the kidneys if used excessively.
14. These are naturally occurring substances that some people take as supplements. AlWAYS tell your doctor if you are taking them because they may interact with your medicine and cause a serious problem.

1. If you are taking some types of medications, regular ____ will be required.
4. You just picked up your regular monthly medicine at the pharmacy and notice that the pills look different. Before you leave the store you should ask the______ why they look different.
8. If the same medicine is becoming less effective over time, this is a sign that _____ is developing.
10. When a medcine is prescribed as "PRN" this means it is to be taken only as___.
11. Some psychiatric medicines may cause a drop in blood pressure when you change position from lying to standing. Always change position slowly to avoid ___.
13. This problem is a sign that you may be allergic to a medicine. REPORT IT PROMPTLY!