NURS 251 #2 2026/2027 | NURS 251 #2 QUESTIONS, STUDY
GUIDE & REVIEW
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 - Correct answer ✔✔
True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications containing the
decongestant pseudoephedrine. - Correct 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. - Correct 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 - Correct answer ✔✔ True
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. - Correct 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.A:True 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 - Correct answer ✔✔ 6.A:FALSE
6.B: TRUE
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 cough and cold medication
especially for an extended time.
GUIDE & REVIEW
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 - Correct answer ✔✔
True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications containing the
decongestant pseudoephedrine. - Correct 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. - Correct 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 - Correct answer ✔✔ True
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. - Correct 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.A:True 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 - Correct answer ✔✔ 6.A:FALSE
6.B: TRUE
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 cough and cold medication
especially for an extended time.
