Chapter 27

The only time a patient receiving Medicaid benefits is counseled about an over-the-counter purchase is when:

A physician writes a prescription for an OTC drug and the patient requests counseling before purchasing

Which if the following second-generation antihistamines are available in OTC strengths?

Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec

To what does the "D" in Claritin D refer?

Combination with pseudoephedrine

Some antacids affect the absorption of:

Tectracycline, quinolone, levthyroxide, thyroid hormone

If heartburn persists longer that____________ then a physician should be consulted to rule out the possibility of an ulcer.

2 weeks

Which of the following statements is not true about chlorpheniramine?

Chlorpheniramine does not cause drowsiness

Which of the following drug classifications is (are) not available OTC for allergy treatment?

Decongestants, antihistamines, analgesics

Which of the following OTC ingredients is associated with next-day drowsiness and confusion and an increase risk of falls, particularly in older adults?

Diphenhydramine

Which of the following is (are) at a greater risk of medication errors with OTC products?

Elders, infants and children

What concern do pharmacists have about OTC drug use?

Extra care should be taken when administrating medication to infants and young children

What is the term for a food or a naturally occurring supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human health?

Nutraceutical

Which of the following statements is not true regarding OTC sleep aids?

OTC sleep aids are not for chronic use

Rebound congestion can occur with:

Overuse of nasal spray decongestants

New OTC products must go through FDA testing before approval. A final review is performed on the ingredients, and the public is able to give feedback during phase________

Phase 2

Which of the following OTC products can be used for constipation or diarrhea?

Psyllium

Which of the following conditions cannot be treated with OTC products?

Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat)

Which of the following products need to be kept behind the counter attributable to restriction of sales?

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)

OTC agents for throat pain commonly contain:

Acetaminophen or NSAID, ibuprofen and naproxen

Symptoms such as itching, hives, sneezing, and itchy and runny eyes should be treated with a(n)?

Antihistamines

Which of the following ingredients is associated with Reye syndrome?

Aspirin

With OTC product can be ingested along with gas-producing foods to help neutralize gas production?

Beano

What is the most common ingredient in the OTC acne preparations?

Benzoyl peroxide

Which condition cannot be treated with an OTC medication?

High blood pressure, diabetes

A drug that reduces fever is an:

Ibuprofen, antipyretic

Which organ is at risk from an overdose of acetaminophen?

Liver

What is the generic name for Claritin

Loratadine

OTC medications that are also available as prescription formulations often have:

Lower strengths and have different indications for use

Which of the following OTC sleep aids is an endogenous hormone that helps regulate circadian rhythms?

Melatonin, pineal gland