Safe Use of Medication | Nutrition and aging |
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Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner
Who can prescribe you medication
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Cereal, Bread, Muffin, Tortilla Pasta, Rice, Muffin
Name three items that are considered grains
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Take the right amount, follow instructions, take medicine on time, turn on a light, and report problems
How do you take medication safely
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Strawberries, apples, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, watermelon
Name three fruits with the color red
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Headache and dry mouth
What are some common side effects of medications
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Prescriptions
What you can get only with a doctor’s order (for example, pills to lower your cholesterol or an asthma inhaler)
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8
The DASH has how many food groups
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Over-the-counter pills, liquids, or creams.
What you buy without a prescription (for example, pills for headaches or chew tablets for heartburn)
Over-the-counter pills, liquids, or creams. |
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