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Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 2 Exam
1. Most nonprescription medication still have some restrictions and require identification to
purchase ANS False
2. What is the name of the OTC drug that can be used in the making of Crystal Meth and what
restrictions have been placed on this drug in recent years ANS Pseudoephedrine
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 ANS The OTC review board, 1972
4. Dietary and herbal supplements are held to the same oversight as OTC medications needing to
demonstrate both safety and efficacy of their prod- ucts ANS False
5. Which of the following situations would make the drug appropriate for OTC status? (select all that
apply): ANS 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. True or False
OTC medication carry absolutely no risks, and that is why they are available without a prescription ANS False
7. 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 ANS high BP diabetes
8. True or False
There is no required labeling for OTC medications available in pharmacies today ANS False
9. Provide an explanation why it is sometimes appropriate to recommend against a specific cough
and cold OTC medication when a patient has co- morbidities ANS Since cough and cold product are only treating symptoms and do not actually shorten the length of a cold and can sometimes worsen certain chronic disease state, there may be times when it is not safe to take certain OTC medications that could worsen a person's chronic disease.
10. Name the class of medication that would be best to recommend to some- one experiencing a
runny nose and sneezing ANS Antihistamine
11. True or False
A patient can safely self-treat with OTC medications for a month without seeking a health care provider's advice ANS False
21. Match generic name to the brand name
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen ANS: Acetaminophen = Tylenol Ibuprofen = Motrin Naproxin = Tylenol
22. What is the property of aspirin that makes it the medication you would want to give someone
having a heart attack ANS antiplatelet
23. True of False
Aspirin has been used to treat pain for over 100 years and has been shown to have few to no side effects ANS False
24. Name the three dosage forms of NRT available OTC for smoking cessation (1 point each):
Transdermal patch Gum lozenge
25. The US Pharmacopeia is an independent organization that certifies dietary supplements for
and standards ANS quality purity
26. Explain how alternative medicine and complementary medicine relate ANS - Complementary
medicine is simply Alternative medicine when used simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard Western medicine.
27. How would you explain the regulatory oversight of herbal supplements to a patient who is asking
about the safety and efficacy of taking them ANS Herbal supplements can cause as much harm as OTC medications or prescription medica- tions can. There are several classes of herbal medications that have been studied and proven to be low-risk, however, it is still important to consult any supplements they plan on taking with their doctor.
28. Match the herbal supplement to the common use St. Johns Wort
Ginkgo Omega-3 Fatty acids Garlic: ANS St. Johns Wort = Depression Ginkgo = Memory Omega-3 Fatty acids = Cholesterol Garlic = Cardiac Health
29. True of False
Natural products are not always safe ANS True
