Portage NURS 251 Test 2 Exam Questions And Answers

Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - ANS Medications that are available without a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a few medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter and ID is required for purchase. Medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy for ID - ANS decongestant pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - ANS Crystal Meth Medications that once required a prescription and are now available OTC - ANS -Allergy medication: Loratadine (Claritin) -Acid blocker: Esomeprazole (Nexium) Two goals of FDA OTC drug review - ANS 1. Ensuring these medications are both safe and effective 2. Establish appropriate labeling standards Criteria for OTC status - ANS -Indication for use -Safety profile -Practicality for OTC use Indication for use - ANS Consumer must be able to easily: -Diagnose condition -Monitor effectiveness -Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks. Safety profile - ANS Drugs must have: -favorable adverse event profile -limited interaction with other drugs -low potential for abuse -high therapeutic index Practicality for OTC Use - ANS Drugs must be: -Easy to use -Easy to monitor Many OTC medications may cause harm in patients with - ANS diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and glaucoma.