NURS 251 # 2 – Correct Solutions For Every Question
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.
7.B:What is the name of the receptor that medications like ranitidine block?
Correct Answer - 7.B:
high blood pressure
diabetes
glaucoma
cardiovascular disease.
7.A: Histamine 2
8.A: There is no required labeling for OTC medications available in
pharmacies today. TRUE OR FALSE
8.B: What class of medications that treat heartburn were most recently made
OTC? Correct Answer - 8.A:FALSE
8.B: Proton Pump Inhibitors
9.A: Provide two reasons why a man with high blood pressure, a dry cough,
slight fever, and nasal congestion would not be a good candidate for this drug
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.
7.B:What is the name of the receptor that medications like ranitidine block?
Correct Answer - 7.B:
high blood pressure
diabetes
glaucoma
cardiovascular disease.
7.A: Histamine 2
8.A: There is no required labeling for OTC medications available in
pharmacies today. TRUE OR FALSE
8.B: What class of medications that treat heartburn were most recently made
OTC? Correct Answer - 8.A:FALSE
8.B: Proton Pump Inhibitors
9.A: Provide two reasons why a man with high blood pressure, a dry cough,
slight fever, and nasal congestion would not be a good candidate for this drug
