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Correct Survey Answers

Please check one answer per row True False Not Sure
You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medications. After all, you can buy them without a doctor’s prescription.  

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Not all over-the-counter pain medications are appropriate for everyone.

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The Drug Facts label includes dosage information (how much medication to take), warnings, and more.

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In a medication, the active ingredient is what treats a person’s symptoms.

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It’s not okay to take two medications with the same active ingredient at the same time.

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Taking more than one medication with the same active ingredient will help me feel better faster.  

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It’s not okay to take more medication than what is directed on the label if my pain does not go away or comes back before it’s time for the next dose.

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It’s not okay to take more than the daily maximum for a medication if that’s what it takes to manage my pain.

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I should call my health care professional before taking an OTC pain medication for more than 10 days.

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It’s okay to use someone else’s prescription medication if I have the same symptoms they had when they got it.  

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If I’ve taken a medication before and didn’t have adverse or negative events, it’s safe to assume I can take it again in the future.  

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Because there is no medication involved, I don’t need to discuss using non-drug therapies (like exercise, acupuncture, aromatherapy, etc.) with my healthcare provider.   

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If I don’t have a dosing cup for liquid medications, a kitchen teaspoon or something similar will give me the right dose.  

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One gulp of a liquid medication is typically equal to one tablespoon.  

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Poison Control is a good place to call if someone has taken too much medication.

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I can call Poison Control even if it’s not an emergency.

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Storing medications in the bathroom vanity is not ideal since humidity can cause them to breakdown more quickly.

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If I take a medication frequently, I should store it on the kitchen counter or somewhere out in the open, so I’ll remember to take it.  

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It’s best to store my medication in its original container, rather than mixing it with other medications in a pill organizer or other common container.

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I should always store prescription medications out of reach of young children, but I don’t need to worry about where I store over-the-counter medications.  

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If I throw away a medication, first I should mix it with something like coffee grounds or kitty litter to make it unappealing.

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Some unused medications should be flushed down the toilet. Checking the FDA flush list can help.

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Take-back programs hosted by the DEA or local communities, are only for opioids and other addictive medications.  

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