Medicine Usage Quiz

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Which one of these is true about medicines?

  • They are harmless substances
  • They can be prescribed by doctors (correct)
  • They are always the same in appearance
  • They can be bought only at the pharmacy

Where can you buy some medicines?

  • From a healthcare provider
  • From a doctor
  • At the supermarket (correct)
  • Only at the pharmacy

What percentage of patients do not take their medicine properly?

  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 10%

How can medicines be prescribed?

<p>By their brand name or chemical name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information might doctors or pharmacists need before giving advice on medicines?

<p>The patient's symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about taking medicines properly?

<p>Taking medicines more often than recommended is safe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of doubling up medicines?

<p>It can lead to overdosage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not share medicine with family or friends?

<p>The medicine may not work for them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if you mix medicines without seeking advice first?

<p>They can react with each other and cause unpleasant side effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to take medicines at the right dose, the right way, and the right time?

<p>To ensure the medicine is effective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Medicine prescription source

Doctors can prescribe medicines.

Medicine Dosage

Medicines should be taken as prescribed by the doctor, in the correct amount, method and timing.

Medicine misuse percentage

Half (50%) of patients do not take medicine correctly.

Medicine prescription method

Medicines can be prescribed by their brand name or chemical name.

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Medicine interaction danger

Mixing medicines without advice can cause negative side effects due to reactions between medicines.

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Patient info for advice

Doctors and pharmacists need patient symptoms to give medicine advice.

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Medicine overdosing risk

Doubling up on medicines can lead to an overdose.

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Medicine Sharing

Sharing medicine with others might not be suitable because of different needs.

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Incorrect Medicine Usage Consequences

Taking more medicine than prescribed can be harmful.

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Proper medicine use

Taking medicine at the right dose, correct method and time improves its effectiveness.

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