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KimWrice

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The nurse is discussing the advantages over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a client. Which statements are disadvantages of OTC drugs versus prescription drugs?(Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
  1. OTC drugs can react with foods, herbal products, and prescriptions, or with other OTC drugs.
  2. A client can obtain OTC drugs more easily than prescription drugs.
  3. Self-treatment is sometimes ineffective.
  4. Choosing the proper medication for a specific problem can be challenging.
  5. OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the advantages of prescription drugs versus over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. The cost of the drug is always less than the cost of an OTC drug.
  2. The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition.
  3. There are fewer side effects of prescription drugs than of OTC drugs.
  4. The practitioner is able to control the dose and frequency of dosing of the drug.
  5. Prescription drugs do not require a practitioner order.



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kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 2: An advantage of OTC drug is that the client can obtain these drugs more easily than prescription drugs.
Rationale 3: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 4: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 5: Not all OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.

Global Rationale: Drug interactions, ineffective self-treatment, and choosing the proper medication for specific problems are all disadvantages of OTC drugs. Not all OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs. An advantage of OTC drugs is that the client can obtain them more easily than prescription drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 4

Rationale 1: There are a variety of prices for prescription and OTC drugs.
Rationale 2: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing.
Rationale 3: There are many possible side effects for prescription or OTC drugs, but with prescription drugs, the practitioner is able to inform the client of potential side effects.
Rationale 4: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing.
Rationale 5: To obtain prescription drugs, patients must get a physician's order authorizing them to receive the drugs.

Global Rationale: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing. There are a variety of prices for prescription and OTC drugs. There are many possible side effects for prescription or OTC drugs, but with prescription drugs, the practitioner is able to inform the client of potential side effects. To obtain prescription drugs, patients must get a physician's order authorizing them to receive the drugs.




KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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