Question 1

What is the generic name for Claritin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cetirizine 
B)  Fexofenadine 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Loratadine 
A)  Cetirizine 
B)  Fexofenadine 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Loratadine D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Decongestant 
B)  Pseudoephedrine 
C)  Dextromethorphan 
D)  A and B 
A)  Decongestant 
B)  Pseudoephedrine 
C)  Dextromethorphan 
D)  A and B D

Question 3

Fluticasone is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal antihistamine 
B)  Nasal decongestant 
C)  Nasal steroid 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Nasal antihistamine 
B)  Nasal decongestant 
C)  Nasal steroid 
D)  None of the above C

Question 4

Aspirin in a low dose may be taken to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Help avoid heart attack and stroke 
B)  Lower blood pressure 
C)  Reduce cholesterol levels 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Help avoid heart attack and stroke 
B)  Lower blood pressure 
C)  Reduce cholesterol levels 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following medications is not available in an OTC formulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allegra 
B)  Prilosec 
C)  Lasix 
D)  MiraLAX 
A)  Allegra 
B)  Prilosec 
C)  Lasix 
D)  MiraLAX

Question 6

Ibuprofen possesses:

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesic properties 
B)  Antipyretic properties 
C)  Anti-inflammatory properties 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Analgesic properties 
B)  Antipyretic properties 
C)  Anti-inflammatory properties 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan B 
B)  Sudafed 
C)  Claritin D 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Plan B 
B)  Sudafed 
C)  Claritin D 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Dextromethorphan is indicated as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesic 
B)  Antihistamine 
C)  Antitussive 
D)  Decongestant 
A)  Analgesic 
B)  Antihistamine 
C)  Antitussive 
D)  Decongestant

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Many sleep aids contain antihistamines. 
B)  Sleep aids cause drowsiness. 
C)  Many contain acetaminophen. 
D)  Sleep aids are approved for chronic insomnia. 
A)  Many sleep aids contain antihistamines. 
B)  Sleep aids cause drowsiness. 
C)  Many contain acetaminophen. 
D)  Sleep aids are approved for chronic insomnia.

Question 10

What concern do pharmacists have about OTC drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  The OTC treatment may mask a more serious health issue. 
B)  The use of OTC medications will put pharmacists out of business. 
C)  Multiple OTC medications contain the same generic ingredients. 
D)  Both A and C are concerns. 
A)  The OTC treatment may mask a more serious health issue. 
B)  The use of OTC medications will put pharmacists out of business. 
C)  Multiple OTC medications contain the same generic ingredients. 
D)  Both A and C are concerns.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Aspirin 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Guaifenesin 
A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Aspirin 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Guaifenesin

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Docusate sodium 
B)  Psyllium 
C)  Bisacodyl 
D)  Senna 
A)  Docusate sodium 
B)  Psyllium 
C)  Bisacodyl 
D)  Senna

Question 13

What is the most common ingredient in OTC acne preparations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miconazole 
B)  Tolnaftate 
C)  Benzoyl peroxide 
D)  Hydrocortisone 
A)  Miconazole 
B)  Tolnaftate 
C)  Benzoyl peroxide 
D)  Hydrocortisone

Question 14

Which organ is at risk from an overdose of acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lungs 
B)  Liver 
C)  Heart 
D)  Kidney 
A)  Lungs 
B)  Liver 
C)  Heart 
D)  Kidney

Question 15

Oxybutynin, which is available as an OTC product for overactive bladder:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an anticholinergic agent 
B)  Is a transdermal patch that is worn for four days 
C)  May cause a patient to experience drowsiness, dizziness, or blurry vision as side effects 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Is an anticholinergic agent 
B)  Is a transdermal patch that is worn for four days 
C)  May cause a patient to experience drowsiness, dizziness, or blurry vision as side effects 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is another widely used OTC acts as an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent 
B)  Analgesic and antipyretic agent 
C)  Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent 
D)  Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent 
A)  Analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent 
B)  Analgesic and antipyretic agent 
C)  Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent 
D)  Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Young children 
B)  Older adults 
C)  Infants 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Young children 
B)  Older adults 
C)  Infants 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Decongestants 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Antitussives 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Decongestants 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Antitussives 
D)  Both A and B

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason that people choose to purchase OTC products?

Accepted Answer

A)  They think they know more than their physicians. 
B)  People who choose to purchase OTC products think they can save money. 
C)  They want to be involved in their own care. 
D)  OTC products are easier to obtain. 
A)  They think they know more than their physicians. 
B)  People who choose to purchase OTC products think they can save money. 
C)  They want to be involved in their own care. 
D)  OTC products are easier to obtain.

Question 20

Rebound congestion can occur with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Afrin 
B)  Nasalcrom 
C)  Benadryl 
D)  Claritin 
A)  Afrin 
B)  Nasalcrom 
C)  Benadryl 
D)  Claritin

Exam 29: Over-The-Counter Otc Medications

What is the generic name for Claritin?

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

Fluticasone is a:

Aspirin in a low dose may be taken to:

Which of the following medications is not available in an OTC formulation?

Ibuprofen possesses:

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

Dextromethorphan is indicated as a(n):

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

What concern do pharmacists have about OTC drug use?

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

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

What is the most common ingredient in OTC acne preparations?

Which organ is at risk from an overdose of acetaminophen?

Oxybutynin, which is available as an OTC product for overactive bladder:

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is another widely used OTC acts as an:

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

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

Which of the following is not a reason that people choose to purchase OTC products?

Rebound congestion can occur with:

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