Take this True/False quiz to test your knowledge about the abuse and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
About misuse of prescription and OTC drugs by older adults
1.Q : Undiagnosed illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease can present symptoms similar to those of prescription misuse in older adults.
A : True False
2.Q : To dispose of unused or outdated medicines properly, take them out of their original containers and flush the medicine down the drain or toilet.
A : True False
3.Q : To avoid misusing prescription medications, it is best for older adults to use only one pharmacy for all their medication purchases.
A : True False
4.Q : For most older adults, changes in body weight, circulation and liver or kidney function have little impact on how medicines affect the body.
A : True False
5.Q : Studies report that older persons regularly consume on average between two and six prescription medications per day.
A : True False