TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CARE continued MANAGE
YOUR MEDS Whether you take one medicine or five, it’s important to know what you are taking and why. Ask your doctor these questions about any new (and current) medicines you take:
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What is the name of my medicine? Generic name?
Why am I taking it? How will it help? When will it start working?
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What dose? How often? How long?
What is the best time (morning, night, etc.) or way to take it (with food, with water)?
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What are possible side effects? What do I do if they happen?
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Are there any foods, drinks or activities to avoid?
n What do I do if I miss a dose? For a medicine tracker, see p. 32.
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YOU CAN HELP PREVENT MEDICINE ERRORS
Bar Code Scanning We will scan your ID bracelet each time we administer a medication.
Be sure your doctors and nurses know: n
That your name matches the name on the medicine (use your ID bracelet to double-check).
All the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal or vitamin supplements you take.
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Any allergies you have to medicines, anesthesia, foods, latex, etc.
Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program We participate in the Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The care provider prescribing your medications may access information contained in the program files on all Schedule II, III or IV prescriber, pharmacist or authorized designee.
Remember, take charge of your medicines. Think you’re due for your next dose? Wondering if this new medicine can replace one
you already take? Want to make sure all your medicines and supplements are safe to take together? Don’t be afraid to ask.
And remember your schedule might be adjusted by your care team while you are in the hospital.
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