How Much Do You Know About Prescriptions?

Prescription drugs can work wonders -- when they're taken as they should be. But what happens when you miss a dose? Or when you want to take an over-the-counter medication along with your prescription? See if you know the answers to these and other questions by taking this quiz.

How are prescription drugs different from over-the-counter medications?

A. they require medical supervisionB. they have higher amounts of active ingredientsC. there's a higher risk of abuse and dependenceD. all of the above

Which government agency classifies drugs as prescription or nonprescription?

A. Food and Drug AdministrationB. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionC. Health and Human ServicesD. National Institutes of Health

Before taking a prescription drug, you should know which of the following?

A. how much to takeB. when to take itC. which side effects to expectD. all of the above

What should you do if you miss a dose of a prescription medication?

A. take the missed dose immediatelyB. skip the dose and get back on scheduleC. take two doses the next timeD. ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do

How much liquid should you take with a pill or tablet?

A. a couple of sipsB. 2 ouncesC. 4 ouncesD. 8 ounces or more

Which of these factors influence how a prescription drug acts in the body?

A. the person's ageB. the person's weightC. other drugs the person is takingD. all of the above

Prescription medications can interact with which of these?

A. nonprescription drugsB. vitamins and mineralsC. herbal remediesD. all of the above

How does age affect the way the body reacts to drugs?

A. medications aren't metabolized as effectivelyB. kidneys take longer to excrete drugsC. medicine lingers in the body longerD. all of the above

Should elderly people take the same dosages of medicine as younger people?

A. no, they should take lessB. no, they should take moreC. yes, they should take the same amountD. it depends on the drug

What should you do if you experience unpleasant side effects while taking a prescription medication?

A. stop taking the medicationB. call your doctorC. take a smaller doseD. go to a hospital emergency room

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