PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 CHAPTER 2
CAREFULLY STRUCTURED QUESTIONS WITH
WELL ANALYSED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
True/ False: Most nonprescription medications have no restriction on purchase, but
there are a few that are kept behind the pharmacy counter and require identification
ANSWER >> True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications
containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine. ANSWER >> pseudoephedrine can be
used to make crystal meth, when combine with other products.
Provide the name of the party within the FDA responsible for the federal oversight of
OTC medication being both safe and effective as well as the year it was formed.
ANSWER >> The Over-The-Counter review board, 1972
Unlike, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required to
demonstrate safety not efficacy. TRUE OR FALSE ANSWER >> True
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, 5.A: Which of the following situations would make the drug inappropriate for OTC
status?
a) The condition that the patient is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose.
b) The OTC medication has very few side-effects
c) The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on
their symptoms.
d) The OTC medication is easy to use.
5.B:Which of the following situations would make the drug appropriate for OTC status?
(select all that apply)
A. The condition that the patient is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose
B. The OTC medication has very few side effects
C. The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on their
symptoms.
D. The OTC medication is easy to use. ANSWER >> 5.A: The condition that the patient
is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose
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CAREFULLY STRUCTURED QUESTIONS WITH
WELL ANALYSED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
True/ False: Most nonprescription medications have no restriction on purchase, but
there are a few that are kept behind the pharmacy counter and require identification
ANSWER >> True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications
containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine. ANSWER >> pseudoephedrine can be
used to make crystal meth, when combine with other products.
Provide the name of the party within the FDA responsible for the federal oversight of
OTC medication being both safe and effective as well as the year it was formed.
ANSWER >> The Over-The-Counter review board, 1972
Unlike, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required to
demonstrate safety not efficacy. TRUE OR FALSE ANSWER >> True
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, 5.A: Which of the following situations would make the drug inappropriate for OTC
status?
a) The condition that the patient is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose.
b) The OTC medication has very few side-effects
c) The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on
their symptoms.
d) The OTC medication is easy to use.
5.B:Which of the following situations would make the drug appropriate for OTC status?
(select all that apply)
A. The condition that the patient is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose
B. The OTC medication has very few side effects
C. The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on their
symptoms.
D. The OTC medication is easy to use. ANSWER >> 5.A: The condition that the patient
is trying to self-treat is difficult to diagnose
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