Analgesics, Motion Sickness Medications, and Sleep Aids

A patient tells a pharmacy technician that they have been taking 1000 MG of acetaminophen (Tylenol) by mouth every four hours for a low-grade fever. Which of the following statements should the technician make?

"You should speak to the pharmacist because too much acetaminophen can damage your liver"

Which of the following medications is used to prevent nausea and vomiting on a long car trip?

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

A patient should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking which of the following medications?

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

A pharmacy technician should identify that oral analgesics are used to treat which of the following?

Headache

A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medications is an NSAID?

Ibuprofen (Advil)

Which of the following medications is an antipyretic?

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Which of the following medications relieves pain and itching due to hemorrhoids?

Pramoxine (Preparation H)

For which of the following reasons should children who have a fever and are under 14 years old avoid taking aspirin (Bayer)?

Risk for developing Reye syndrome

A patient purchases doxylamine (Unisom) to help them fall asleep at night. Which of the following should a pharmacy technician be aware of regarding this medication?

The patient should be careful when consuming alcohol with the medication

A patient wants to purchase a topical analgesic for a minor sprain. A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medications is effective in treating this type of injury?

Trolamine salicylate (Aspercreme)