NURS 251 Module 2 Study Set QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | LATEST 2025
Name the 3 criteria for OTC Status - ANSWER 1) Indications for use 2) Safety
profile 3) Practicality for OTC use
Give an example that is OTC yet is kept behind the pharmacy counter and requires
an ID. Why? - ANSWER The decongestant pseudoephedrine because it can be
combined with other drugs to make crystal meth
Where is the most important information on a drug label located? - ANSWER
On the top
Name 3 of the items on a drug fact label - ANSWER Active Ingredient, purpose,
uses, warnings, directions, other information, inactive ingredients
T/F OTC are always safe for all patients - ANSWER False
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: Guaifenesin - ANSWER
Expectorant/Productive cough
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: dextromethorphan - ANSWER
Antitussive/dry cough
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: chlorpheniramine - ANSWER
Antihistamine/sneezing, runny nose
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | LATEST 2025
Name the 3 criteria for OTC Status - ANSWER 1) Indications for use 2) Safety
profile 3) Practicality for OTC use
Give an example that is OTC yet is kept behind the pharmacy counter and requires
an ID. Why? - ANSWER The decongestant pseudoephedrine because it can be
combined with other drugs to make crystal meth
Where is the most important information on a drug label located? - ANSWER
On the top
Name 3 of the items on a drug fact label - ANSWER Active Ingredient, purpose,
uses, warnings, directions, other information, inactive ingredients
T/F OTC are always safe for all patients - ANSWER False
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: Guaifenesin - ANSWER
Expectorant/Productive cough
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: dextromethorphan - ANSWER
Antitussive/dry cough
Name the pharmacologic class and indication of: chlorpheniramine - ANSWER
Antihistamine/sneezing, runny nose
