Question 1

When prescribing a tetracycline or quinolone antibiotic it is critical to instruct the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  Not to take their regularly prescribed medications while on these antibiotics 
B)  Regarding the need for lots of acidic foods and juices, such as orange juice, to enhance absorption 
C)  Not to take antacids while on these medications, as the antacid decreases absorption 
D)  That there are no drug interactions with these antibiotics 
A)  Not to take their regularly prescribed medications while on these antibiotics 
B)  Regarding the need for lots of acidic foods and juices, such as orange juice, to enhance absorption 
C)  Not to take antacids while on these medications, as the antacid decreases absorption 
D)  That there are no drug interactions with these antibiotics C

Question 2

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which is part of the 2006 U.S. Patriot Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires all providers to screen their patients for methamphetamine use 
B)  Restricts the prescribing of amphetamines to U.S. citizens 
C)  Requires a prescription be written for all methamphetamine precursors in all states 
D)  Restricts the sales of drugs that contain methamphetamine precursors, including a daily and 30-day limit on sales 
A)  Requires all providers to screen their patients for methamphetamine use 
B)  Restricts the prescribing of amphetamines to U.S. citizens 
C)  Requires a prescription be written for all methamphetamine precursors in all states 
D)  Restricts the sales of drugs that contain methamphetamine precursors, including a daily and 30-day limit on sales D

Question 3

When obtaining a drug history from Harold, he gives you a complete list of his prescription medications. He denies taking any other drugs, but you find that he occasionally takes aspirin for his arthritis flare ups. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  His appropriately only telling you about his regularly prescribed medications 
B)  His hiding information regarding his inappropriate use of aspirin from you 
C)  A common misconception that intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history 
D)  A common misuse of over-the-counter aspirin 
A)  His appropriately only telling you about his regularly prescribed medications 
B)  His hiding information regarding his inappropriate use of aspirin from you 
C)  A common misconception that intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history 
D)  A common misuse of over-the-counter aspirin C

Question 4

In the United States, over-the-counter drugs are regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  No one. There is no oversight for over-the-counter medications. 
B)  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research 
C)  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 
D)  MedWatch 
A)  No one. There is no oversight for over-the-counter medications. 
B)  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research 
C)  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 
D)  MedWatch

Question 5

New over-the-counter drug ingredients must undergo the U.S. Food and Drug Administration New Drug Application process, just as prescription drugs do.

Accepted Answer

A)  True 
B)  False 
A)  True 
B)  False

Question 6

Michael asks you about why some drugs are over-the-counter and some are prescription. You explain that in order for a drug to be approved for over-the-counter use the drug must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be safe and labeled for appropriate use 
B)  Have a low potential for abuse or misuse 
C)  Be taken for a condition the patient can reliably self-diagnose 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Be safe and labeled for appropriate use 
B)  Have a low potential for abuse or misuse 
C)  Be taken for a condition the patient can reliably self-diagnose 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Common over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are always safer for the patient than prescription pain medication 
B)  Are harmful if taken in higher than recommended amounts 
C)  Have minimal interaction with prescription medications 
D)  Should never be given to children unless recommended by their provider 
A)  Are always safer for the patient than prescription pain medication 
B)  Are harmful if taken in higher than recommended amounts 
C)  Have minimal interaction with prescription medications 
D)  Should never be given to children unless recommended by their provider

Question 8

The ailment that generates the greatest over-the-counter annual drug sales is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Cough and colds 
C)  Heartburn 
D)  Acute and chronic pain 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Cough and colds 
C)  Heartburn 
D)  Acute and chronic pain

Question 9

As drugs near the end of their patent, pharmaceutical companies may apply for the drug to change to over-the-counter status in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Get a new patent for the over-the-counter form of the drug 
B)  Lower the costs because most prescription benefit plans do not cover generics 
C)  Market the drug to a whole new population, as they are able to market to patients instead of just providers 
D)  Continue to make large profits from their blockbuster brand-name drug 
A)  Get a new patent for the over-the-counter form of the drug 
B)  Lower the costs because most prescription benefit plans do not cover generics 
C)  Market the drug to a whole new population, as they are able to market to patients instead of just providers 
D)  Continue to make large profits from their blockbuster brand-name drug

Exam 13: Over-The-Counter Medications

When prescribing a tetracycline or quinolone antibiotic it is critical to instruct the patient:

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which is part of the 2006 U.S. Patriot Act:

When obtaining a drug history from Harold, he gives you a complete list of his prescription medications. He denies taking any other drugs, but you find that he occasionally takes aspirin for his arthritis flare ups. This is an example of:

In the United States, over-the-counter drugs are regulated by:

New over-the-counter drug ingredients must undergo the U.S. Food and Drug Administration New Drug Application process, just as prescription drugs do.

Michael asks you about why some drugs are over-the-counter and some are prescription. You explain that in order for a drug to be approved for over-the-counter use the drug must:

Common over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen:

The ailment that generates the greatest over-the-counter annual drug sales is:

As drugs near the end of their patent, pharmaceutical companies may apply for the drug to change to over-the-counter status in order to:

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