Question 1 of 6
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Which advantage do over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have over alternative drugs?
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- OTCs are safer than alternative drugs.OTCs are not necessarily safer than alternative products because all drugs have active ingredients that may interact with a patient’s prescribed medications.
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- They have no interactions with prescribed drugs.All OTCs and alternative drugs should be supervised by a healthcare provider if a patient is taking other prescribed medications.
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- They have been deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration.OTCs are all approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safety, whereas alternative drugs are not.
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- OTCs provide more relief from pain than alternative drugs.Depending on a patient’s condition, OTCs may not provide the same relief from pain as some alternative medications.
Question 2 of 6
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A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which patient statement indicates understanding of the use of OTCs? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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- “I just switched OTC histamines but do not need to read the label because they work the same way.”Drug instructions should always be read prior to taking them, regardless of the reason they are needed, as they may have different active ingredients and may have a different effect for the patient.
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- “I have always taken more than what the label says I should. It has never affected me.”The patient should not take OTC drugs in higher doses or for a longer time than the label states for safety reasons.
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- “I have been taking ibuprofen for fever for three weeks now and cannot seem to get better. I probably should call my healthcare provider.”After taking OTCs for two weeks and there is no improvement, the patient should call their healthcare provider.
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- “I cannot afford brand named drugs, so I buy generic versions.”Generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand named drugs, so if one has economic issues buying OTCs, this is a good option.
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- “I never buy my OTCs online because I do not trust that they are real like the ones I can buy in the store.”Avoid buying OTC products online, outside of well-known internet insurance company sites, because many OTC preparations sold through the internet are counterfeit products.
Question 3 of 6
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Match each drug to the contraindication.
- Pseudoephedrine
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Diphenhydramine
Question 4 of 6
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On the following nutrition label, which entry does not have an established daily value?
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- Saturated fatOn this label, the saturated fat is 3%, so it is established.
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- Vitamin AFor this product, the amount of daily value for Vitamin A is 85%, so it is established.
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- Vitamin DThe amount of Vitamin D for this product is 106% of the percent daily value.
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- Omega-3 fatty acidsThere is no daily value established for omega-3 fatty acids in this product.
Question 5 of 6
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Which patient should not use cannabis?
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- The patient who has cancer.Patients with cancer do use cannabis to manage nausea related to chemotherapy; it is not contraindicated. Cannabis relieves nausea.
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- The patient who cannot manage pain associated with a motor vehicle accident.Cannabis is used to manage pain, so it is not contraindicated for this patient.
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- The patient who is diagnosed with psychosis.Cannabis is a depressant, so it is contraindicated for a patient who has psychosis or another mental health diagnosis.
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- The patient who has no appetite.Cannabis increases appetite, so it is not contraindicated in this patient.
Question 6 of 6
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Which herb should be avoided by a patient with HIV and who is taking antiviral drugs?
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- CannabisCannabis can affect appetite, digestion, pain, inflammation, moods, sleep, and stress, but it is not contraindicated for patients taking HIV antiviral drugs.
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- St. John’s wortSt. John’s wort may have a dangerous interaction if taken with antiviral HIV drugs and should be avoided.
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- FlaxseedFlaxseed is sometimes taken to improve symptoms of menopause and is not contraindicated for a patient taking HIV antiviral drugs.
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- Soy flourSoy flour is a phytoestrogen that is sometimes used to relieve symptoms of menopause. It is not contraindicated for use with HIV antiviral drugs.