Exam 12: Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Often, no scientific evidence exists for an NHP.

What is the generic name for Tylenol and Datril?

Studies have shown that about 35% of people will receive satisfactory pain relief from a placebo.

What does the word anaesthetics mean?

What fueled the growth in the public awareness of, and demand for NHPs?

Most cold viruses enter the body through the nostrils and eyes.

Which of the following endogenous hormones is known to affect sleep?

When is the term NHP used, and provide examples?

OTC drugs approved as sleep aids, like Nytol and Sominex contain which of the following?

If dextromethorphan is taken your are seeking headache remedies, arthritis formulas, cold and sinus remedies.

What must occur before an over-the-counter (OTC) drug can be sold in Canada?

In which year did all natural products with associated claims of health benefits become subject to the regulations of the NHPD?

What dietary supplement ingredient has been tested for its ability to improve memory in Alzheimer's disease, but has produced only inconsistent and unreliable improvements in published research?

What does NSAID stand for?

An active form of amino acid, methionine, has been helpful in treating depression. What is the name of the naturally occurring substance in the body?

If you live in Canada and just purchased the most commonly used NHP what did you buy?

The generic ingredient in Tylenol is acetylsalicylic acid.

What does the textbook suggests consumers do to choose among the wide variety of OTC products?

What is the general opinion regarding treating colds?

Pharmaceutical companies seeking to increase their sales have put pressure on Canada's National Drug Scheduling System to deregulate many prescription drugs to OTC status.