Lesson 4

Question 1

Over-the-counter medications

Answer 1

Bought without a prescription, e.g., vitamins

Question 2

Alternative remedies

Answer 2

Herbal or “natural” medications bought without a prescription, e.g., ginseng, St. John’s wart.

Question 3

Prescription medications

Answer 3

Medications that require a physician’s or nurse practitioner’s prescription and are dispensed by a pharmacist, e.g., antibiotics

Question 4

assisting

Answer 4

to help/Self

Question 5

administering

Answer 5

to give/
1) measuring, getting into a person’s body
2) requires special judgment and knowledge

Question 6

OD

Answer 6

Once daily

Question 7

QD

Answer 7

Every day

Question 8

A side effect

Answer 8

is an effect from a medication other than it’s intended response. For example, pain medication (analgesic) may cause dizziness and constipation; Side effects are typically predictable and easily managed, and in some cases a medication may actually be administered specifically for it’s side effect

Question 9

Anadverse reaction

Answer 9

is a dangerous and unwanted side effect. For example, a full body rash from an antibiotic.

Question 10

Rights

Answer 10

The right medication
The right person
The right dose
The right route
The right time
The right education
The right day
The right reason
The right expiration date
The right documentation