Prescription Drug Safety: Know the Truth

What would be the best answer to someone offering you prescription drugs? a) "no thanks, I'm good" b) "back off, or I'll report you" c) "no way, those things can kill you" d) "thanks, but maybe another time"

a) "no thanks, I'm good"

Drug addiction is a clinical diagnosis that ________________________. a) anyone using substances can develop b) people with family history cannot avoid c) people could avoid if they really wanted to d) only people misusing drugs can develop

a) anyone using substances can develop

What is the first thing you should do when witnessing an overdose? a) call 911 b) give them water c) leave them alone d) identify why the person took the drug

a) call 911

What should you do to prevent driving unsafely when taking a prescribed medication? a) check warning labels b) lower your medication dose c) skip your medications entirely d) balance out the drugs' effects with alcohol

a) check warning labels

Camilla is hanging out with his friend, who suddenly gets strong stomach cramps. He left his prescribed painkillers at home, but Camilla has over-the-counter painkillers and some leftover prescription pills. What should Camilla do? a) give him an over-the-counter painkiller b) give him a leftover prescribed painkiller c) have him take both pills at the same time d) give him nothing because he's on prescription

a) give him an over-the-counter painkiller

Sean's prescription label says to "use care when operating a vehicle." What does this warning mean? a) he should not drive if he's taken his medication b) he should skip his medication if he wants to drive c) he should drive as slow as possible after taking the drug d) he should report to his doctor every time he needs to drive

a) he should not drive if he's taken his medication

Which of the following is true about the fentanyl crisis? a) it is possible to get naloxone without a prescription b) in-person interactions are safe from fentanyl crisis c) there is no way to report online drug trafficking activities d) fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans over 50

a) it is possible to get naloxone without a prescription

Which of the following is true about prescription drug misuse among high school students? a) most students do not misuse prescription drugs b) only high school seniors misuse prescription drugs c) most students support others misusing prescription drugs d) prescription drug misuse is common for high school students

a) most students do not misuse prescription drugs

Lena decided to seek help for prescription drug misuse. What is most likely to happen next? a) she can receive clinical treatment with medication b) she will have to deal with withdrawal symptoms on her own c) she can get short-term help, but there's no long-term help d) she may overcome addiction on her own if she has strong willpower

a) she can receive clinical treatment with medication

You see someone on the floor at a party. Which of the following is a sign that they may be experiencing an overdose emergency? a) the person is not breathing b) the person is highly focused c) the person is becoming talkative d) the person is using foul language

a) the person is not breathing

What should you look out for when taking prescription drugs to prevent misuse? a) the way you are taking the prescription drug b) the brand name of the drug you are prescribed c) how many people have misused the same drug d) the original reason you were prescribed this drug

a) the way you are taking the prescription drug

Healthcare professionals prescribe drugs to _________________. a) treat diagnosed conditions b) give drugs without a diagnosis c) help patients get cheaper drugs d) help people avoid their side effects

a) treat diagnosed conditions

Briar is struggling in math class. A friend gives her a pill and says that it's a "smart drug" that will help her study. What could happen if Briar takes the pill? a) it can have some side effects but no risk of addiction b) it can have serious side effects even if it's just one time c) it won't be dangerous if she's not on any other medication d) it will definitely improve her grade since it's a prescription drug

b) it can have serious side effects even if it's just one time

Tomie takes prescribed opioids for her back pain. She wonders if she should take more drug than she's prescribed to get faster pain relief. Why is this a bad idea? a) it can make her feel more pain b) it can make her develop an opioid intolerance c) it can make her experience withdrawal symptoms d) it can make her feel more sensitive to feelings of pleasure

b) it can make her develop an opioid intolerance

What is the medical use of fentanyl? a) it is used to relieve anxiety b) it is used to treat severe pain c) it is used to stimulate appetite d) it is used to increase attention

b) it is used to treat severe pain

Taking a drug for a reason other than the one it was prescribed for is considered ________. a) DUI b) misuse c) addiction d) clinical use

b) misuse

Alfie's doctor prescribed depressants to treat his sleep disorders, and he is concerned about potential misuse issues. Which of the following is unhelpful advice for Alfie? a) take depressants only as they're prescribed b) mix depressants and opioids to get better faster c) talk to your doctor if you experience side effects d) never drink alcohol while you're taking depressants

b) mix depressants and opioids to get better faster

Recovery is possible but it is a process. This means ________________________. a) recovery is temporary until people return to drugs b) people may need support to continue their recovery c) it's easy for people to quit taking drugs when they want to d) people have to work on their own to be in complete recovery

b) people may need support to continue their recovery

Following prescription instructions can help you _____________________. a) refill your pills anytime you want b) prevent prescription drug misuse c) completely avoid any side effects d) experience withdrawal symptoms

b) prevent prescription drug misuse

Which of the following is true about recovery from prescription drug misuse? a) medications only work for a few people b) recovery is a constant, long-term process c) all people in recovery go through the same process d) powering through withdrawals is the most effective way

b) recovery is a constant, long-term process

Which of the following is a warning sign that someone is misusing prescription drugs? a) forgetting when to take them next b) taking pills more often than prescribed c) taking medication that was prescribed to him d) feeling less pain after taking the pills as directed

b) taking pills more often than prescribed

Misusing prescription drugs can cause overdose or death—even if it's just one pill and just one time. This is because _________________________. a) misusing prescription drugs can lower drug tolerance b) the pill can be contaminated with other illegal substances c) illegally manufactured drugs don't have any effects on the body d) people don't feel side effects when misusing prescription drugs

b) the pill can be contaminated with other illegal substances

What makes counterfeit pills that contain illegally made fentanyl more dangerous? a) they are more expensive b) they can be naloxone-resistance c) you can overdose just by touching them d) there are no legal consequences to trading them

b) they can be naloxone-resistance

Which of the following is true about warning signs of prescription drug misuse and addiction? a) they are psychological and not physical problems b) they may vary depending on the types of drugs c) they are gone when someone becomes addicted to drugs d) they are okay to ignore until someone becomes addicted to drugs

b) they may vary depending on the types of drugs

Drugs that affect the brain by increasing ________ activity are the most commonly misused ones. a) insulin b) melatonin c) dopamine d) adrenaline

c) dopamine

Which of the following is a street name for opioids? a) fentanyl b) oxycodone c) happy pills d) sleeping pills

c) happy pills

Hannah just helped her friend in an overdose situation by calling 911 and giving naloxone. But she seems nervous and distressed. What should you tell her? a) you should feel lucky. it could've been a lot worse b) you should've kept her from taking drugs in the first place c) it could've been traumatic for you. can we find help together? d) you shouldn't tell anyone you helped her. isn't it against the law?

c) it could've been traumatic for you. can we find help together?

Why is it dangerous to mix prescriptions with alcohol? a) you may become allergic to alcohol b) alcohol can increase your body's intolerance to drugs c) it's harder to know how much alcohol or drugs you're taking d) it can make you become addicted to both alcohol and drugs

c) it's harder to know how much alcohol or drugs you're taking

Misusing prescription drugs can __________________________. a) only lead to mild side effects b) lower the risk of dependence c) lead to negative psychological effects d) only happen to people who are prescribed

c) lead to negative psychological effects

Which of the following is true about pharmaceutical grade fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl? a) they are both FDA-approved opioids b) it is easy for anyone to differentiate between them c) naloxone is effective for both in an overdose situation d) pharmaceutical grade fentanyl is more deadly than illegally made fentanyl

c) naloxone is effective for both in an overdose situation

What best describes the term "drug tolerance"? a) the state of being emotionally connected to oneself b) returning to drug use while trying to stop taking drugs c) needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect d) symptoms experienced when someone suddenly stops taking drugs

c) needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect

Imagine a friend offers you a pill and says it's safe since it's a prescription drug. How can you refuse while supporting your friend? a) be as vague as possible b) say no without showing any concern c) suggest a better alternative to using pills d) be aggressive by sharing risks and consequences

c) suggest a better alternative to using pills

Imagine someone you don't know offers a pill on social media. What is the main reason that you should not take it? a) there is a risk of identity fraud b) they will charge you hidden fees c) you don't know what you're getting d) someone else may find out you got a pill

c) you don't know what you're getting

Ian thinks his friend might have overdosed on some drugs. He wants to help him out, but he wonders if he'll get in legal trouble. What advice can you give him? a) your friends will be okay even if you don't help him b) you can just call other friends so they can help him out c) you're likely protected by the law and not getting in trouble d) it is illegal to help him out but saving a life is more important

c) you're likely protected by the law and not getting in trouble

Which of the following are the factors doctors consider when writing a prescription? a) family structure and style b) birth month and star sign c) bells schedules and events d) allergies and medical history

d) allergies and medical history

Which of the following is a brand name for depressants? a) adderall b) zombie pills c) yellow jackets d) benzodiazepine

d) benzodiazepine

You should share your concerns or questions about your prescription with your doctor because ________________. a) not taking drugs when prescribed is illegal b) doctors can talk you into taking prescription drugs c) your concerns and questions are probably just myths d) doctors can weigh the benefits and risks of your situation

d) doctors can weigh the benefits and risks of your situation

A.J. is in recovery from addiction. Recently, he's experiencing leg pain and decides to see a doctor. He wonders if he should tell the doctor that he's in recovery. What should he do? a) it doesn't matter because it has nothing to do with his leg pain b) he doesn't have to share it unless the doctor specifically asks him c) he shouldn't share it so the doctor can prescribe him stronger drugs d) he should share it so they can decide the best pain management strategy

d) he should share it so they can decide the best pain management strategy

Aanya wants to know if she can take an over-the-counter drug with her prescription medication. Which part of the prescription label should she look at to find the information she needs? a) disposal b) directions c) legal notice d) interactions

d) interactions

Prescription drugs should be properly stored and safely disposed of. How can following storage and disposal guidances help prevent prescription drug misuse? a) it helps keep pills from expiring quickly b) it helps people avoid side effects or legal consequences c) it helps people safely keep them for when they need them d) it helps keep people without a prescription from taking them

d) it helps keep people without a prescription from taking them

Which of the following is true about administering aid in an overdose emergency? a) you don't have to perform rescue breaths if you called 911 b) naloxone only works for an overdose involving depressants c) performing rescue breaths mouth-to-mouth isn't effective at all d) naloxone can work even if the person is not breathing on their own

d) naloxone can work even if the person is not breathing on their own

Suzy has an opioid prescription, but she ran out of the drug. Suzy's roommate offers to give her some leftover pills she doesn't need. What should Suzy do? a) take them because she has the original prescription b) refuse them unless she pays her roommate for them c) take them as long as her roommate has good intentions d) refuse them because it's illegal to share prescription drugs

d) refuse them because it's illegal to share prescription drugs

What best describes the term "drug withdrawal"? a) the state of not being able to have a feeling of pain b) developing and overcoming an addiction at an early age c) needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect d) symptoms experienced when someone suddenly stops taking drugs

d) symptoms experienced when someone suddenly stops taking drugs

Which of the following is a street name for stimulants? a) downers b) dexedrine c) hillbilly heroin d) the smart drug

d) the smart drug

Alejandro realized he's misusing prescription drugs. He needs advice about getting help. What should you tell him? a) you'd better switch to over-the-counter pills b) you'll be fine if you just stop using the drugs now c) you don't need help unless you feel physical symptoms d) you should talk to people you trust and find help together

d) you should talk to people you trust and find help together