Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Prescription Medications: A Patient's Primer

Prescription Medications: A Patient’s Primer

With thousands of prescription drugs on the market, patients, physicians, and pharmacists must work together as never before to ensure that medicines yield their intended effects without exposing those taking them to unnecessary health risks. This overview of prescription medications emphasizes the dangers of interactions between prescription drugs and other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal and dietary supplements, and foods and beverages. Patient involvement through sharing information with the healthcare team, accepting accountability for compliance with the dosage regimen, and becoming informed of drug side effects is stressed. (24 minutes)

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Item#: BVL32253
Copyright date: ©2003
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-7498-3
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-7499-0


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