Module
Multiple strokes — medication safety (complex lists, fewer errors)
Medication safety module for recurrent stroke: med list reconciliation, refill synchronization, missed-dose scripts, urgent red flags, and a med-list cleanup game
Secondary PreventionCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate15 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — do not start/stop medications without clinician guidance.
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If there is severe bleeding, head injury while on blood thinners, or new stroke-like symptoms: call your local emergency number. Tell responders the blood thinner name and last dose time.
What you'll learn
- Prevent med list drift
- Build a refill/adherence system
- Recognize urgent red flags
Why med lists drift
- Multiple prescribers
- Dose changes
- Old bottles kept
Med reconciliation steps
- Bring all bottles
- Compare to clinic list
- Confirm blood thinner + dose
Refill synchronization
- One pharmacy when possible
- Align refill dates
- Set reminders
Missed-dose script
- Call pharmacy/clinic
- Do not double-dose unless told
Urgent red flags
- Severe bleeding
- New neurologic symptoms
- Fainting
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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