By Chris Woolston CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE
Whether you're looking for the aspirin in your medicine cabinet or recuperating in a hospital bed, safety should be uppermost in your mind. How much do you know about protecting yourself? Take this short quiz to find out.
1. According to a report from the Institute of Medicine, mistakes in hospitals kill about half as many Americans each year as car accidents. True or false? True False
2. Many lives would be saved if patients simply took every medication given to them in the hospital. True or false? True False
3. Which of these over-the-counter products have the potential to clash with prescription medicines? a. Aspirin b. Antacids c. St. John's wort d. All of the above
4. Which of these causes the most childhood poisonings? a. Aspirin b. Nutritional supplements c. Prescription painkillers d. Antibiotics
5. Which of these safety measures should be a standard procedure for hospital doctors and nurses? a. Washing hands before treating a patient b. Checking the patient's I.D. bracelet before giving any medicine c. Thoroughly explaining the reasons for any test or treatment d. All of the above
6. Which of these is NOT a common cause of medication errors at home? a. Using a nonstandard measuring device b. Continuing to take a medication even after you feel better c. Misunderstanding the directions on the label d. Keeping medicines past the expiration date
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