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• Managing Medication

  Information and tools for becoming a better consumer of medications.

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• Using Medications Safely

  Tips for getting the best and safest use out of your medications.

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• Avoiding Misuse

  Common concerns and advice toward proper use of medications.

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• Resources

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Managing Medications

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications

• The Truth About Herbal Medications and dietary supplements.
• Do you have a tablet or pill you want to identify?

Administering Your Medication

• Reading the Drug Facts label.
• Using medications that are NOT tablets or capsules.
• Need help keeping track of your medications and when to take them?

Vaccination and Preventative Recommendations

• What about medications for my medical condition?
• #GetTheFluVaccine

Using Medications Safely

Drug Interactions

• Food and drug interactions.
• Does alcohol have any affect on my medications?

What to Discuss with Healthcare Providers

• How can I learn about my medications?
• Are there more specific questions I should ask about my medications?
• What does your pharmacist want to tell you?

Facts vs. Myths

• MYTH: Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are NOT harmless.
• FACT: Herbal supplements can interact dangerously with medicines.
• FACT: Doubling up on the dose can lead to serious and harmful side effects.
• FACT: Medicines taken incorrectly can cause dangerous or fatal reactions.

Avoiding Medication Misuse

Facts and Statistics

• Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic.
• Prescription drugs are NOT a safe alternative to illicit/illegal street drugs.

Legal Ramifications

• Taking prescription medications prescribed for someone else is illegal.

Preventing Substance Abuse

• What's the difference between misuse and abuse?
• Share Ideas, Not Medications.

Resources

• Need more info about managing medications?
• Do you want tips for using medications safely?
• Want to learn more about avoiding medication misuse?

MedEd Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following factors do NOT affect how your medicines work?

• Age
• Weight
• Sex
• Medical Conditions
• Color of your eyes

Question 2

Taking someone else's prescription pain medication is ok, especially if I use a similar medication anyway.

• True
• False

Question 3

Alcohol and medicines can interact harmfully even if not taken at the same time.

• True
• False

Question 4

Which of the following is a great question to ask your pharmacist for more specific information on your medication(s)?

• What am I taking this medicine for?
• What are the possible side effects?
• Are there foods, drinks, other medicine, or activities to avoid while I'm taking this medicine?
• What should I do if I miss a dose?
• All of the above are great questions to ask your pharmacist.

Question 5

Which of these materials promoting MedEdUCSHIP have you seen? (check all that apply)

• Bookmark
• Bulletin Board
• Postcard
• Shuttle Bus Poster
• Tabletop Cube
• Wall Poster
• Video Presentation
• Other - Please let us know

Question 6

Where have you seen any of these materials? (check all that apply)

• Student Health Clinic
• Student Health Pharmacy
• Student Health Advocates
• Campus Wellness Center
• Campus Resources Center
• Residence Hall
• Dining Hall
• Marketplace
• Student Union
• Library
• Public Transportation
• Social Media (Where?)
• Other - Please let us know

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• Yes, here is my contact information.
• No, just show me the answers!

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• First Name
• Last Name
• Email (Official UC email only)

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