Non-Prescription Drugs Flashcards
Which one of the statements regarding OTC cough suppressants it correct?
A) Cough suppressants that contain codeine or dextromethorphan and alcohol, sugar, and expectorant are preparations of choice
B) A cough suppressant is a physiological phenomenon, thus, OTC suppressants do not have a placebo response
C) The OTC cough suppressant preparation of choice is one which contains a full therapeutic dose of codeine phosphate
D) Dextromethorphan HBr is an effective cough suppressant if used in adequate doses.
D) Dextromethorphan HBr is an effective cough suppressant if used in adequate doses.
Which internal analgesic is correctly matched to its properties?
A) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) is an effective analgesics and antipyretic, but is not a anti-inflammatory agent.
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an effective analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent
C) Ibuprofen (Advil) is an effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent
D) Naproxen (Aleve) is an effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory, but not antipyretic agent.
C) Ibuprofen (Advil) is an effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent
Which of the statements regarding herbals is correct?
A) Plants are not valid sources for drugs
B) The use of herbals has decreased over the last decade
C) Herbals are always safer than prescription drugs
D) Herbals are plant products sold as medicine and evaluation is often lacking.
D) Herbals are plant products sold as medicine and evaluation is often lacking.
Which of the statements regarding the safety of food additives is correct?
A) Coloring agents, as a group of compounds, are all considered safe
B) Texture agents (ex: silicates added to cake mixes) have been associated with a number of toxic reactions
C) Few food additives exhibit toxicity at low doses
D) Most food additives have been shown to cause cancer when used at high concentrations
C) Few food additives exhibit toxicity at low doses
Which of the statements regarding the use of food additives is correct?
A) Food additives are substances added to food to improve only appearance or texture
B) Food additives which are obtained as natural products are invariably less toxic than synthetic additives
C) Antibiotics are widely used in Canada to preserve food as they are highly effective
D) Smoke is both a food preservative and flavoring agent
D) Smoke is both a food preservative and flavoring agent
What is the time line to limit taking OTC drugs without a prescription?
A) 2 months
B) 1 week
C) 1 month
D) 2 weeks
D) 2 weeks
When looking for an appropriate OTC, what is important to consider?
Efficacy and toxicity, ingredients and simple formulas, effective doses
What do analgesics do?
A) provide muscle relief
B) provide pain relief
C) provide GI upset relief
B) provide pain relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) Aspirin effectively relives pain, fever, and inflammation. Low doses have also been shown to prevent heart attack and stroke.
A) True
B) False
A) True
Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness affecting the CNS in children. What drug is it associated with?
A) Tylenol
B) acetone
C) Advil
D) Aspirin
D) Aspirin
How does Aspirin (ASA) prevent stroke and heart attack?
A) inhibition of platelet aggregation, hence, clot formation
B) inhibition of blood flow constriction in the right ventricle
C) stimulates the coronary artery, improving blood flow to the brain
A) inhibition of platelet aggregation, hence, clot formation
Tylenol is the most commonly used analgesic, and works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthetases.
A) true
B) false
A) true
A person can unknowingly overdose on acetaminophen by taking multiple cold preparations; Tylenol is in many things.
A) true
B) false
A) true
Ibuprofen and Naproxen are among the most effective OTC anti-inflammatory agents available.
A) true
B) false
A) true
The 1st generation antihistamines (ex: diphenhydramine) all cause sedation and drowsiness.
The 2nd generation antihistamines (ex: cetirizine) are less sedating and are the preferred agents.
A) true
B) false
A) true
