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
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, 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
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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
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, 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
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