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JGIBBSON

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Which drug groups are considered to be over-the-counter (OTC) drug groups? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Herbal products
  b. Laxatives
  c. Antibiotics
  d. Antacids

Question 2

Some medications previously requiring a prescription are now available as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Client teaching related to OTC drugs should include:
 
  a. instructions to take only prescribed drugs.
  b. instructions to report OTC drugs being taken to the healthcare provider.
  c. teaching that herbal drugs can be taken with prescribed drugs.
  d. teaching that all OTC drugs are considered safe.


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ultraflyy23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Antibiotics require a physician's prescription. The other medications are available OTC.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
OTC medications may interact with prescribed medications or may have certain effects that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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