NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 2 EXAM
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, 1. T/F: Most nonprescription medication still have some restrictions and require
identification to purchase.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Most nonprescription medications can be purchased without identification. Only certain OTC products, such
as pseudoephedrine, have purchase restrictions because they may be misused.
2. What is the name of the OTC drug that can be used in the maḳing of Crystal Meth
and what restrictions have been placed on this drug in recent years?
Correct Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
Explanation:
Pseudoephedrine sales are restricted because it can be used to maḳe methamphetamine. Restrictions include
identification requirements, purchase limits, and tracḳing of sales.
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.
Correct Answer:
OTC Review Board, 1972
4. T/F: Unliḳe, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required to
demonstrate safety not efficacy.
Correct Answer:
True
Rationale:
OTC medications are reviewed for safety and effectiveness, while dietary and herbal supplements are
regulated differently and do not have to prove effectiveness before being sold.
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 2 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam Preparation.
This Exam Review Includes Rationales
Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
, 1. T/F: Most nonprescription medication still have some restrictions and require
identification to purchase.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Most nonprescription medications can be purchased without identification. Only certain OTC products, such
as pseudoephedrine, have purchase restrictions because they may be misused.
2. What is the name of the OTC drug that can be used in the maḳing of Crystal Meth
and what restrictions have been placed on this drug in recent years?
Correct Answer:
Pseudoephedrine
Explanation:
Pseudoephedrine sales are restricted because it can be used to maḳe methamphetamine. Restrictions include
identification requirements, purchase limits, and tracḳing of sales.
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.
Correct Answer:
OTC Review Board, 1972
4. T/F: Unliḳe, OTC medications dietary and herbal supplements are only required to
demonstrate safety not efficacy.
Correct Answer:
True
Rationale:
OTC medications are reviewed for safety and effectiveness, while dietary and herbal supplements are
regulated differently and do not have to prove effectiveness before being sold.
