OTC Questions With Complete Solutions
"1) Afrin spray should not be used for more than
how many days, in order to avoid rebound nasal
congestion" Correct Answers a) 3 days
"12) If a patient has microcytic anemia, what
dosage of riboflavin (vitamin B2) would you
recommend" Correct Answers a) 10 mg PO once
daily for 10 days
"17) Compound W is an OTC product with the
active ingredient Salicylic Acid that is used to
remove common plantar warts. According to the
manufacturer, what is the youngest a child can be
to use this product" Correct Answers a) 4 years
old
"19) In the treatment of megaloblastic anemia,
folic acid daily doses exceeding ___ per day should
not be used in individuals before a vitamin B12
deficiency is ruled out." Correct Answers a) b) 0.4
mg
"23) George is a 30 year old WM comes to the
pharmacy complaining of soreness and slight
swelling in his knees from skiing for the past 3
days. He said he does not have any allergies to any
medications or heath conditions. Upon further
questioning, we find that he does not take any
,prescription medications and takes an OTC
multivitamin every day. He is looking for something
to help with the pain for the next two days when
his vacation will be over. What medication should
George take OTC for his knee pain" Correct
Answers a) Naproxen 200mg every 8 to 12 hours
"27) Tylenol Cold & Flu is used to treat mild pain,
cough, nasal congestion, headache, sore throat,
fever, and used as an expectorant. The active
ingredients in Tylenol Cold & Flu to treat ALL these
symptoms include:" Correct Answers "a)
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin,
and Phenylephrine"
"5) Chlor-Trimeton is indicated for, and used in, the
following:" Correct Answers a) Allergic Rhinits
"7) While working the evening shift at your
pharmacy, Mr. James Franco comes into the
pharmacy complaining of periodic chest pains.
After confirming with Mr. Franco that the pains are
not due to heart problems and that he has no
history or risk factors for cardiac ailments, You
decide to dig deeper into the cause of the pains in
order to try and help him. He describes the pains
as burning sensations occurring after meals
periodically throughout the week, and seems to get
worse when he lies down after eating in an attempt
to ""take it easy"". He also describes experiencing
, a sour taste in the back of his mouth during these
episodes of chest pain. You diagnose the pains as
being general heartburn, and recommend to him
the OTC product Tums (Calcium Carbonate). Which
of the following are counseling tips you would
discuss with Mr. Franco regarding your OTC
recommendation" Correct Answers "a) Tums may
also be used as a Calcium supplement, so monitor
other vitamin supplements accordingly., b) This
drug has been known to be used to prevent
osteoporosis., c) Mr. Franco should chew 1-2
tablets every 2 hours as needed., d) He should not
exceed 9 tablets in a 24 hour window."
"9) Meclizine is indicated for vertigo as well as
motion sickness however the dosing for these two
indications are different. When taken for motion
sickness, the dose is taken 30 minutes to an hour
before participating in a potentially aggravating
activity. Which of the following is appropriate
dosing of meclizine for motion sickness" Correct
Answers a) 12.5 mg
"A customer approaches the counseling window to
verify that Imodium AD can be used for diarrhea.
Before letting them go, what should you ask the
patient" Correct Answers A). If the product is for
them or for a child younger than 6 years old B). If
the diarrhea has lasted for more than 2 days C). If
they have had any blood in their stool D). If they
"1) Afrin spray should not be used for more than
how many days, in order to avoid rebound nasal
congestion" Correct Answers a) 3 days
"12) If a patient has microcytic anemia, what
dosage of riboflavin (vitamin B2) would you
recommend" Correct Answers a) 10 mg PO once
daily for 10 days
"17) Compound W is an OTC product with the
active ingredient Salicylic Acid that is used to
remove common plantar warts. According to the
manufacturer, what is the youngest a child can be
to use this product" Correct Answers a) 4 years
old
"19) In the treatment of megaloblastic anemia,
folic acid daily doses exceeding ___ per day should
not be used in individuals before a vitamin B12
deficiency is ruled out." Correct Answers a) b) 0.4
mg
"23) George is a 30 year old WM comes to the
pharmacy complaining of soreness and slight
swelling in his knees from skiing for the past 3
days. He said he does not have any allergies to any
medications or heath conditions. Upon further
questioning, we find that he does not take any
,prescription medications and takes an OTC
multivitamin every day. He is looking for something
to help with the pain for the next two days when
his vacation will be over. What medication should
George take OTC for his knee pain" Correct
Answers a) Naproxen 200mg every 8 to 12 hours
"27) Tylenol Cold & Flu is used to treat mild pain,
cough, nasal congestion, headache, sore throat,
fever, and used as an expectorant. The active
ingredients in Tylenol Cold & Flu to treat ALL these
symptoms include:" Correct Answers "a)
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin,
and Phenylephrine"
"5) Chlor-Trimeton is indicated for, and used in, the
following:" Correct Answers a) Allergic Rhinits
"7) While working the evening shift at your
pharmacy, Mr. James Franco comes into the
pharmacy complaining of periodic chest pains.
After confirming with Mr. Franco that the pains are
not due to heart problems and that he has no
history or risk factors for cardiac ailments, You
decide to dig deeper into the cause of the pains in
order to try and help him. He describes the pains
as burning sensations occurring after meals
periodically throughout the week, and seems to get
worse when he lies down after eating in an attempt
to ""take it easy"". He also describes experiencing
, a sour taste in the back of his mouth during these
episodes of chest pain. You diagnose the pains as
being general heartburn, and recommend to him
the OTC product Tums (Calcium Carbonate). Which
of the following are counseling tips you would
discuss with Mr. Franco regarding your OTC
recommendation" Correct Answers "a) Tums may
also be used as a Calcium supplement, so monitor
other vitamin supplements accordingly., b) This
drug has been known to be used to prevent
osteoporosis., c) Mr. Franco should chew 1-2
tablets every 2 hours as needed., d) He should not
exceed 9 tablets in a 24 hour window."
"9) Meclizine is indicated for vertigo as well as
motion sickness however the dosing for these two
indications are different. When taken for motion
sickness, the dose is taken 30 minutes to an hour
before participating in a potentially aggravating
activity. Which of the following is appropriate
dosing of meclizine for motion sickness" Correct
Answers a) 12.5 mg
"A customer approaches the counseling window to
verify that Imodium AD can be used for diarrhea.
Before letting them go, what should you ask the
patient" Correct Answers A). If the product is for
them or for a child younger than 6 years old B). If
the diarrhea has lasted for more than 2 days C). If
they have had any blood in their stool D). If they
