Medication Quiz Answers

1. True
Patients take about half of all drugs incorrectly.

2. True
Older persons are more prone to adverse reactions because aging changes the way the body absorbs and reacts to medications.

3. False
You also need to tell your doctor about over-the-counter drugs, vitamins or herbal remedies.

4. False
Combining alcohol with medications is risky.

5. False
Over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies can impair your physical and/or mental abilities.

6. False
If you miss taking one dose of your medication, do not take a double dose next time.

7. True
Your pharmacist and physician can alert you to possible adverse reactions that may result from combining medications.