PHAR 100 Module 5 ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

PHAR 100 Module 5 ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
"Grandparenting" - CORRECT ANSWER - new regulations don't apply to products
already on the market


Guidelines for Using OTC - CORRECT ANSWER - symptoms are mild and familiar
self medication should not exceed two weeks


Selection of Appropriate OTCs - CORRECT ANSWER - proven efficacy for condition
simplest formulation
list of ingredients and amounts
not brand name
effective therapeutic dose
known level of toxicity


Common OTCs - CORRECT ANSWER - Internal Analgesics
Antihistamines
Drugs for Excess Stomach Acid
Decongestants
Cough Suppressants
Expectorants
Sleeping Aids
Laxatives
Anti-Diarrheal
Hydrocortisone
Sunscreen

, Common Internal Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER - Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin / ASA)
Acetaminophen (Tylonaly)
NSAIDs (non-sterodial, anti inflammatory agents)
Topical Analgesics


Therapeutic Uses for Internal Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER - pain relief
prevent stroke and heart attack at low dose


Analgesic Mechanism of Action - CORRECT ANSWER - pain, fever, inflammation
Inhibits prostaglandins synthesis (enhances mediation of pain and fever)


in stroke: ASA inhibits platelet aggregation and clot formation


Adverse Effects of Internal Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER - tinnitus
reyes syndrome
allergic reactions
gastric irritation


reyes syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - rare illness affecting CNS
occurs when giving child ASA for fever
use acetaminophen instead


Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - CORRECT ANSWER - analgesic
comprises more than 50% OTC market


Therapeutic uses for acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER - analgesic and antipyretic
not anti inflammatory