Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 2 Exam portage learning
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1. True/ False Most nonprescription medications have no restriction on pur-
chase, but there are a few that are kept behind the pharmacy counter and
require identification
Answer True
2. Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medica-
tions containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine.
Answer pseudoephedrine can be used to make crystal meth, when combine with
other products.
3. 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.
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,Answer The Over-The-Counter review board, 1972
4. Unlike, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required
to demonstrate safety not efficacy. TRUE OR FALSE
Answer True
5. 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.
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, 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
5. B
-The OTC medication has very few side effects
-The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on their
symptoms.
-The OTC medication is easy to use.
6. 6.ATrue or False OTC medication carry absolutely no risks, and that is why
they are available without a prescription.
6. B In general, OTC medications carry less risk that prescription medications,
and that is part of why they are available without a prescription. TRUE OR
FALSE
Answer 6.A
AnswerFALSE
6. B TRUE
7. 7.A List two disease states that if a patient would have it would be important
to educate them to talk with their health care provider before taking an OTC
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Questions and Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
1. True/ False Most nonprescription medications have no restriction on pur-
chase, but there are a few that are kept behind the pharmacy counter and
require identification
Answer True
2. Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medica-
tions containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine.
Answer pseudoephedrine can be used to make crystal meth, when combine with
other products.
3. 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.
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18
,Answer The Over-The-Counter review board, 1972
4. Unlike, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required
to demonstrate safety not efficacy. TRUE OR FALSE
Answer True
5. 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.
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, 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
5. B
-The OTC medication has very few side effects
-The patient can easily monitor the effectiveness of the medication based on their
symptoms.
-The OTC medication is easy to use.
6. 6.ATrue or False OTC medication carry absolutely no risks, and that is why
they are available without a prescription.
6. B In general, OTC medications carry less risk that prescription medications,
and that is part of why they are available without a prescription. TRUE OR
FALSE
Answer 6.A
AnswerFALSE
6. B TRUE
7. 7.A List two disease states that if a patient would have it would be important
to educate them to talk with their health care provider before taking an OTC
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