Portage NURS 251 Test 2 Exam With Complete Solutions 2024

Portage NURS 251 Test 2 Exam With Complete Solutions 2024Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - correct answer-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 - correct answer-decongestant pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - correct answer-Crystal Meth Medications that once required a prescription and are now available OTC - correct answer--Allergy medication: Loratadine (Claritin) -Acid blocker: Esomeprazole (Nexium) Two goals of FDA OTC drug review - correct answer-1. Ensuring these medications are both safe and effective 2. Establish appropriate labeling standards Criteria for OTC status - correct answer--Indication for use -Safety profile -Practicality for OTC use Indication for use - correct answer-Consumer must be able to easily: -Diagnose condition -Monitor effectiveness -Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks. Safety profile - correct answer-Drugs must have: -favorable adverse event profile -limited interaction with other drugs -low potential for abuse -high therapeutic index Practicality for OTC Use - correct answer-Drugs must be: -Easy to use -Easy to monitor Many OTC medications may cause harm in patients with - correct answer-diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and glaucoma. It is important to educate patients that have - correct answer-comorbidities to ask a health care professional prior to taking OTC medications, especially if they intend to take the medication continuously. In most cases, OTC medications are - correct answer-simply treating symptoms and are not getting to the cause of the problem. In some cases, the use of OTC medication can - correct answer-prevent someone from seeking the necessary treatment needed for the underlying cause of their symptoms. In other cases, such as the common cold, the symptoms will - correct answer-resolve on their own OTC medications do not: - correct answer-shorten the length of the cold; they only help ease the patient's discomfort. For this reason, depending on the patient's comorbidities, it may be appropriate to recommend against a certain OTC treatment. Drug Facts Labels include: - correct answer--purpose and uses of the product -specific warnings -side effects -substances or activities to avoid -dosage ingredients -active ingredients -warning -storage information -inactive ingredients. *Although all consumers should understand the 'Drug Facts' label on OTC medications, it is especially important for health care professionals to understand this label. When interpreting a "Drug Facts" label, the most important information is - correct answer-at the top Active Ingredient and Purpose - correct answer-Listed together in the first row, quickly tells you: -what is in the OTC product -what class of drug it is in (which tells you what it could be used to treat) Uses - correct answer-The recommended uses of the drug are listed out for the consumer. Warnings - correct answer--Essential information is usually included under this section. -Additional information within this section may include when to consult a doctor or pharmacist prior to use as well as common side effects that can occur. For instance, there is often a statement regarding if a patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, then they should ask their health care professional prior to use. This is the case even for