The Role of Self Medication

Question 1

What is “self medication”?

Answer 1

The ability to select and use medication to treat self recognised illness / symptoms

Question 2

What is “self care”?

Answer 2

Individuals taking responsibility for their own health and well-being

Question 3

Give 4 examples of self-care activities

Answer 3

• Prevention of accidents
• Socialising with friends and family
• Management of their long-term conditions
• Treatment decision making with a doctor

Question 4

What is an OTC “over the counter medication”?

Answer 4

A medication which can be purchased without a prescription

Question 5

What are the three classifications of medication

Answer 5

POM: Prescription only Medicine

P: Pharmacy medicine

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