2024 PORTAGE NURS 251 TEST 2
EXAM WITH ANSWERS
2. List three qualities that would make a medication appropriate for OTC
status: - CORRECT-ANSWERSany three of the following-
Consumer must be able to:
· Diagnose the condition
· Monitor effectiveness
· Benefits of correct use are greater than the risks
Drugs Must have:
· Favorable adverse events profile
· Limited interactions with other drugs
· Low potential for abuse
· High Therapeutic Index
Drugs must be:
· Easy to use
· Easy to monitor
3. Describe the difference in regulation or oversight of an OTC medication
and a typical dietary supplement: - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe main difference
regarding the regulation of dietary supplements and herbal supplements
compared to prescription and OTC medication is that they have no
requirement to show proof of efficacy.
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Guaifenesin - productive cough
2. Phenylephrine - nasal congestion
3. Dextromethorphan - dry cough
4. Diphenhydramine - runny nose
, 5. Provide an example of an antihistamine that can also be used to help
patients sleep. - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiphenhydramine or Benadryl
6. What varies between different antihistamines leading to different adverse
effect profile? - CORRECT-ANSWERShow strong their anticholinergic effects
are. Anticholinergic effect happens when a drug blocks acetylcholine at its
receptor site.
7. What is the name of the receptor that medications like ranitidine block? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHistamine 2
8. What class of medications that treat heartburn were most recently made
OTC? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
9. Which common pain medication also has cardio protective properties? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAspirin
10. What organ can go into failure if exposed to toxic levels of
acetaminophen? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLiver
11. List at least three different pieces of information that can be found on a
"Drug Facts" label. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny of the following: Active
ingredients, purpose, use, warnings, directions, other information, and
inactive ingredients
12. True or False- Herbal supplements come from natural substances and
therefore are harmless. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse
13. Provide an example of an herbal supplement that has evidence that is
has at least some efficacy in a specific condition. Provide the condition as
well. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSt. John Wort- depression
Garlic- blood pressure
Omega-3 Fatty Acids- Cholesterol
Echinacea- preventing the common cold
Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - CORRECT-ANSWERSMedications 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-ANSWERSdecongestant pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCrystal Meth
EXAM WITH ANSWERS
2. List three qualities that would make a medication appropriate for OTC
status: - CORRECT-ANSWERSany three of the following-
Consumer must be able to:
· Diagnose the condition
· Monitor effectiveness
· Benefits of correct use are greater than the risks
Drugs Must have:
· Favorable adverse events profile
· Limited interactions with other drugs
· Low potential for abuse
· High Therapeutic Index
Drugs must be:
· Easy to use
· Easy to monitor
3. Describe the difference in regulation or oversight of an OTC medication
and a typical dietary supplement: - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe main difference
regarding the regulation of dietary supplements and herbal supplements
compared to prescription and OTC medication is that they have no
requirement to show proof of efficacy.
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Guaifenesin - productive cough
2. Phenylephrine - nasal congestion
3. Dextromethorphan - dry cough
4. Diphenhydramine - runny nose
, 5. Provide an example of an antihistamine that can also be used to help
patients sleep. - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiphenhydramine or Benadryl
6. What varies between different antihistamines leading to different adverse
effect profile? - CORRECT-ANSWERShow strong their anticholinergic effects
are. Anticholinergic effect happens when a drug blocks acetylcholine at its
receptor site.
7. What is the name of the receptor that medications like ranitidine block? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHistamine 2
8. What class of medications that treat heartburn were most recently made
OTC? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
9. Which common pain medication also has cardio protective properties? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAspirin
10. What organ can go into failure if exposed to toxic levels of
acetaminophen? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLiver
11. List at least three different pieces of information that can be found on a
"Drug Facts" label. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny of the following: Active
ingredients, purpose, use, warnings, directions, other information, and
inactive ingredients
12. True or False- Herbal supplements come from natural substances and
therefore are harmless. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse
13. Provide an example of an herbal supplement that has evidence that is
has at least some efficacy in a specific condition. Provide the condition as
well. - CORRECT-ANSWERSSt. John Wort- depression
Garlic- blood pressure
Omega-3 Fatty Acids- Cholesterol
Echinacea- preventing the common cold
Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - CORRECT-ANSWERSMedications 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-ANSWERSdecongestant pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCrystal Meth
