AI and prescription side-effect check: know what could happen

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main benefit of using AI to decode prescription side-effect labels?

   1. AI makes medical jargon understandable in plain language
   2. AI can prescribe you different medications
   3. AI replaces the need for any doctor visits
   4. AI automatically calls your pharmacy for refills

2. Which question would be most helpful to ask an AI about a new prescription?

   1. What are the side effects and which ones mean I should go to the ER?
   2. How much money does this medicine cost?
   3. Which flavor of ice cream goes best with this medicine?
   4. Should I stop taking my other medications?

3. After AI gives you information about your prescription, what should it remind you to do?

   1. Double-check with a doctor or pharmacist
   2. Delete the conversation immediately
   3. Ignore the information if you feel fine
   4. Share the AI response on social media

4. Who has the final authority to confirm whether a medication is safe for you specifically?

   1. The AI chatbot you used
   2. Your best friend who takes the same medicine
   3. The internet search results you found
   4. A pharmacist

5. A prescription label lists 'drowsiness' as a side effect. In what situation should you call your doctor about this side effect?

   1. If the drowsiness goes away after drinking coffee
   2. If you feel a little tired after taking it in the morning
   3. If the drowsiness makes it unsafe for you to drive or operate machinery
   4. If the drowsiness happens only once

6. When AI ranks a side effect as 'call doc,' what does that ranking indicate?

   1. You should immediately stop taking the medication without telling anyone
   2. The side effect is made up and not real
   3. The side effect will go away on its own within a week
   4. The side effect could be serious and needs professional evaluation

7. Why might a teen specifically want to ask AI about interactions between their prescription and energy drinks or caffeine?

   1. Many teens consume caffeine daily, and interactions could cause dangerous side effects
   2. Caffeine makes medications work faster
   3. AI likes energy drinks
   4. Energy drinks make medications taste better

8. What type of information on a prescription label is AI particularly good at translating?

   1. Medical jargon and technical terms
   2. The phone number for the pharmacy
   3. The price of the medication
   4. The color and shape of the pill

9. If a medication label says 'may cause photosensitivity,' what practical advice might AI give you?

   1. Avoid sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors
   2. Drink more water
   3. Eat more vegetables
   4. Take the medication at bedtime

10. What is a key limitation of using AI for medication information?

    1. AI cannot read the text on prescription labels
    2. AI cannot access your personal health information or other medications you take
    3. AI is always wrong about side effects
    4. AI knows your complete medical history

11. Which of these scenarios would most likely warrant a trip to the ER, according to how AI might help you understand side effects?

    1. A rash that spreads across your body and makes breathing difficult
    2. Dry mouth that goes away after drinking water
    3. Mild headache that goes away with rest
    4. Slight nausea after taking the medicine once

12. What does the term 'drug interaction' mean in the context of prescription medications?

    1. When you switch from brand-name to generic medication
    2. When taking two substances together causes unexpected effects
    3. When a drug changes color over time
    4. When two drugs are stored next to each other in a cabinet

13. Why is it important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about ALL medications you're taking, including over-the-counter meds and supplements?

    1. Some combinations can cause dangerous drug interactions
    2. They want to know your shopping habits
    3. They'll give you a reward for being honest
    4. It's required by law for everyone

14. What makes the side-effect lists on prescription labels difficult for most people to understand?

    1. They're usually missing from the packaging
    2. They're written in foreign languages
    3. They contain medical jargon and technical terms
    4. They use very small font sizes

15. A student wants to use AI to understand a new prescription. What would be the smartest first step?

    1. Ask AI to change the prescription to something with fewer side effects
    2. Paste the side-effect list into AI and ask for a plain English explanation
    3. Ask AI to diagnose what condition the medication treats
    4. Ask AI to find the cheapest version of the medication online