Question 1

Aspirin does not interact with other drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Behind-the-counter

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex C

Question 3

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Analgesic

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex G

Question 4

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Bulk forming

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 5

Sleep aids cannot be used for short-term sleeping problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not an agent used in sore throat products?

Accepted Answer

A) Benzocaine 
B) Menthol 
C) Aspirin 
D) Alcohol 
A) Benzocaine 
B) Menthol 
C) Aspirin 
D) Alcohol

Question 7

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Antitussive

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 8

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Expectorant

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 9

The strength of a drug is referred to by its bioavailability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Babies can die of dehydration because of excess loss of what though watery stools?

Accepted Answer

A) Electrolytes 
B) Milk 
C) Time 
D) Stomach acid 
A) Electrolytes 
B) Milk 
C) Time 
D) Stomach acid

Question 11

Antihistamines are used for all but which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Runny eyes 
B) Hives 
C) Sneezing 
D) Diarrhea 
A) Runny eyes 
B) Hives 
C) Sneezing 
D) Diarrhea

Question 12

Any food,drug,or product that contains any avoidable,added,poisonous,or deleterious substance is unsafe and is considered pure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Aspirin decreases the clotting ability of:

Accepted Answer

A) Platelets 
B) Red blood cells 
C) White blood cells 
D) All of the above 
A) Platelets 
B) Red blood cells 
C) White blood cells 
D) All of the above

Question 14

OTC medications are able to be taken by all age groups without restriction,which is why they require no prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Decongestants cannot interact with antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these products are being manufactured for use as a remedy for sore throats?

Accepted Answer

A) Cavity fillings 
B) Chewing gum 
C) Toothpicks 
D) Braces 
A) Cavity fillings 
B) Chewing gum 
C) Toothpicks 
D) Braces

Question 17

Match the term with the correct definition.
-ASA

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 18

Match the term with the correct definition.
-OTC

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 19

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Antiinflammatory

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Question 20

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Antiseptic

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex 
A) Aspirin 
B) Chemical that aids in the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system 
C) Those medications that do not require a prescription but are monitored 
D) Fiber used to treat constipation or to cause a feeling of fullness to decrease appetite 
E) Drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain and that promotes healing
F)Medications that do not require a prescription and may be purchased by customers at any retail outlet
G)A drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain
H)A substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as the skin
I)Route of administration
J)A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex

Exam 8: Over The Counter Medications

Aspirin does not interact with other drugs.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Behind-the-counter

Match the term with the correct definition. -Analgesic

Match the term with the correct definition. -Bulk forming

Sleep aids cannot be used for short-term sleeping problems.

Which of the following is not an agent used in sore throat products?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Antitussive

Match the term with the correct definition. -Expectorant

The strength of a drug is referred to by its bioavailability.

Babies can die of dehydration because of excess loss of what though watery stools?

Antihistamines are used for all but which of the following symptoms?

Any food,drug,or product that contains any avoidable,added,poisonous,or deleterious substance is unsafe and is considered pure.

Aspirin decreases the clotting ability of:

OTC medications are able to be taken by all age groups without restriction,which is why they require no prescription.

Decongestants cannot interact with antidepressants.

Which of these products are being manufactured for use as a remedy for sore throats?

Match the term with the correct definition. -ASA

Match the term with the correct definition. -OTC

Match the term with the correct definition. -Antiinflammatory

Match the term with the correct definition. -Antiseptic

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