NURS 251 Practice Questions with 100%
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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
True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications
containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Verified Correct Answers
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
True
Provide the reasoning behind the restrictions placed on purchasing medications
containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
