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What is the term given to describe the act of taking multiple medications at once?
Polypharmacy
What are the symptoms of taking too many medications at once?
Fatigue and loss of appetite
Which age group is most effected by polypharmacy?
The elderly
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
What is a prescription?
A document from a doctor certifying your need for certain medication.
True or false. You need a prescription for OTC medications?
False
What is ibuprofen used for?
To alleviate pain and inflammation
What can happen if you take too much ibuprofen?
Kidney complications
Why are antibiotics prescribed by doctors?
To suppress bacterial infection.
How does the body respond to the overuse of antibiotics?
The bacteria in the body resists the antibiotics making them ineffective.
What is another would for appropriate?
Suitable/ proper/fitting
True or false. Taking antibiotics weakens the immune system?
True.
