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True or False? If you run out of your prescription, don't take someone else's.

Answer: True. Using someone else's prescription can cause problems, even if the other person takes the exact same medication and dose as you do.

Why you'll want to know this:

If you take a medication that requires close monitoring.Doctors need to keep track of how people take some medications, and they can't do that if a patient takes someone else's prescription. Medications may look the same, but they can work differently. For example, a friend's pills may be time-release pillsbut yours are not. So call your doctor's office instead of a friend if you run out of (or don't have) your medication. Even if it's an emergency, your doctor's office can usually fix things for you.

If your medical history has changed. Medications can interact with each other. Even herbal remedies or over-the-counter medicines may cause side effects or reduce the effectiveness of a prescription. You might not think your medical history has changed, but your doctor will know if something you might have started doing recently will affect your prescription. It's one reason why doctors ask so many questions!

True or False? It's OK to go without health insurance when you're young and healthy.

Answer: False. Accidents can happen to anyone. Make sure you're covered!

Why you'll want to know this:

If you have an emergency. Every day, thousands of perfectly healthy people break bones, need stitches, get into car crashes, or find out they have illnesses. Medical bills from even a minor car accident can wreak havoc on your finances. It's always better to buy insurance, even if you get the least expensive option that only covers major medical expenses.

True or False? You should know your blood type.

Answer: True. The body can reject blood if it is the wrong type.

Why you'll want to know this:

If you need a transfusion. In an emergency, seconds count. The blood bank will test your blood before giving you a transfusion, but it helps to know your type anyway. If you don't know your blood type, find out from your parents or doctor. Keep that information on an emergency card in your wallet, or put it in your phone. It's also a good idea to keep information about allergies and other medical issues where it can be found easily, like a medical alert bracelet or your wallet.