BIOD351
Module 2
FINAL TEST READINESS EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which nonprescription medication is
considered first-line therapy for the treatment of intermittent
mild allergic rhinitis?
a) Oral decongestants
b) Nasal corticosteroids
c) Antihistamines
d) Nasal anticholinergics
Answer: b) Nasal corticosteroids
2. True/False: Diphenhydramine is an appropriate first-
choice treatment for insomnia due to its safety profile.
Answer: False
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the preferred
nonprescription analgesic for patients with a history of
peptic ulcer disease.
Answer: Acetaminophen
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are recognized side effects of over-the-counter
NSAIDs?
a) Gastrointestinal bleeding
b) Hepatotoxicity
c) Drowsiness
d) Hypertension
Answers: a) Gastrointestinal bleeding, d) Hypertension
5. Multiple Choice: Loratadine and cetirizine are examples
of which generation of antihistamines?
a) First-generation
b) Second-generation
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, c) Third-generation
d) Fourth-generation
Answer: b) Second-generation
6. True/False: Nonprescription medications are always safe
to use without consulting a healthcare provider.
Answer: False
7. Fill-in-the-Blank: The maximum recommended daily dose
of nonprescription ibuprofen for an adult is _______ mg.
Answer: 1200
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following
nonprescription medications can potentially interact with
blood pressure medications?
a) Antacids
b) Decongestants
c) Antifungals
d) Laxatives
Answers: b) Decongestants
9. Multiple Choice: What is the mechanism of action of
dextromethorphan, a common nonprescription cough
suppressant?
a) Expectorant
b) Mucolytic
c) Antitussive
d) Decongestant
Answer: c) Antitussive
10. True/False: Topical nonprescription analgesics are
generally contraindicated in patients with dermal or
epidermal injury.
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Module 2
FINAL TEST READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which nonprescription medication is
considered first-line therapy for the treatment of intermittent
mild allergic rhinitis?
a) Oral decongestants
b) Nasal corticosteroids
c) Antihistamines
d) Nasal anticholinergics
Answer: b) Nasal corticosteroids
2. True/False: Diphenhydramine is an appropriate first-
choice treatment for insomnia due to its safety profile.
Answer: False
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the preferred
nonprescription analgesic for patients with a history of
peptic ulcer disease.
Answer: Acetaminophen
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are recognized side effects of over-the-counter
NSAIDs?
a) Gastrointestinal bleeding
b) Hepatotoxicity
c) Drowsiness
d) Hypertension
Answers: a) Gastrointestinal bleeding, d) Hypertension
5. Multiple Choice: Loratadine and cetirizine are examples
of which generation of antihistamines?
a) First-generation
b) Second-generation
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, c) Third-generation
d) Fourth-generation
Answer: b) Second-generation
6. True/False: Nonprescription medications are always safe
to use without consulting a healthcare provider.
Answer: False
7. Fill-in-the-Blank: The maximum recommended daily dose
of nonprescription ibuprofen for an adult is _______ mg.
Answer: 1200
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following
nonprescription medications can potentially interact with
blood pressure medications?
a) Antacids
b) Decongestants
c) Antifungals
d) Laxatives
Answers: b) Decongestants
9. Multiple Choice: What is the mechanism of action of
dextromethorphan, a common nonprescription cough
suppressant?
a) Expectorant
b) Mucolytic
c) Antitussive
d) Decongestant
Answer: c) Antitussive
10. True/False: Topical nonprescription analgesics are
generally contraindicated in patients with dermal or
epidermal injury.
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