Week 1 NS And OTC

Question 1

The following are key questions the FDA must be able to answer EXCEPT:
Potential for abuse, benefit vs risk, physicians able to prescribe drug in relation to drugs intent, safe for consumer cased upon market research and data colected

Answer 1

Physicians able to prescribe drug inn relation to drugs intent

Question 2

Approximately how many FDA approved non prescription drugs are available in US

Answer 2

700

Question 3

Who can answer customers medically based questions about otc drugs ?

Answer 3

Pharmacist

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of aspirin?

Can increase risk for Reye’s syndromin children under 19 with Fever from chickenpox or flu, more than 4 grams a day increase the risk of liver damage; has anti platelet properties and alow dose can help reduce risk of heart attack or stroke, is an analgesic in the salicylate category

Answer 4

More than 4grams a day increase the risk for liver damage.

Question 5

Drug class that is a drug that helps relieve pain

Answer 5

Analgesic

Question 6

Top 3 NSAIDs

Answer 6

Ibuprofen
naproxen
magnesium salicylate

Question 7

Does not have antipyretic properties but is an effective analgesic for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?

Answer 7

Magnesium salicylate

Question 8

A term that comes from the Greek and means “against fever”?

Answer 8

Antipyretic

Question 9

Drug class that blocks leukotriene receptors to alleviate sneezing and runny nose?

Answer 9

Antihistamine

Question 10

Loratadine is

Answer 10

Claritin

Question 11

Dramamine is a

Answer 11

Antihistamine

Question 12

Difference between antitussive and an expectorant

Answer 12

Expectorants loosen and thin mucus and phlegm

Question 13

A decongestant that should not be used at the same time as the herbal medication ephedra or with tricyclic antidepressants?

Answer 13

Phenylephrine

Question 14

Which is not a gastrointestinal OTC system drug?

Antidiartheal, antiemetic, antihistamines laxative

Answer 14

Antihistamine

Question 15

Which is a type of antacid?

Antipyretic, H2 receptor antagonist, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, chlorpheniramine

Answer 15

H2 receptor antagonist

Question 16

Proton pump inhibitor is used to:

Answer 16

Reduce stomach acid and aid in the healing of peptic ulcers

Question 17

Not a sub category of antidiartheal medications?

Answer 17

Pseudoephedrine

Question 18

Subcategories of antidiartheal medication

Answer 18

Loperamide, bismuth subsalicylate, digestive enzymes

Question 19

OTC medication that comes in the form of an acupressure band?

Answer 19

Antiemetic

Question 20

If N/V last longer than ______ or get worse, patient should consult a physician.

Answer 20

24-48 hrs

Question 21

OTC med that helps stop the formation of gas when taken prior to eating.

Answer 21

Alpha- galactosidase replacements

Question 22

OTC antiflatulent medication approved for use in infants and children

Answer 22

Simethacone

Question 23

Which of the following are part of the integumentary system?

Brains, veins, fingernails, bones

Answer 23

Fingernails

Question 24

Key ingredient in OTC acne products

Answer 24

Alpha-hydroxyl acid

Question 25

Male pattern baldness falls into which category of alpaca? Androgenetic, areata, hyper-osmotic, polymyxin

Answer 25

Androgenetic

Question 26

Only OTC ingredient available in alopecia treatment is

Answer 26

Minoxidil

Question 27

3 ingredients that make a anti-infective ointment

Answer 27

Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate

Question 28

Warts are caused by

Answer 28

The human papilloma virus

Question 29

Dandruff is

Answer 29

Seborrhea

Question 30

The nervous system and the _________ system-work together to maintain homeostasis

Answer 30

Endocrine

Question 31

Basic cell of the nervous system is the:

Answer 31

Neuron

Question 32

Main area that controls all other nervous system-function is the:

Answer 32

CNS - central nervous system

Question 33

The sensory function of the nervous system is also known as ________ function.

Answer 33

afferent

Question 34

The motor function of the nervous system is also known a ________ function

Answer 34

Efferent

Question 35

The __________ function of the nervous system sends impulses from muscles and other parts of the body towards the CNS.

Answer 35

Afferent

Question 36

The _________ function of the nervous system sends impulses from the CNS to muscles and other parts of the body.

Answer 36

Efferent

Question 37

The __________ function processes perceived in formation about sensory changes and interprets them in the external or internal environments.

Answer 37

Integrative

Question 38

Which part of the neuron brings information to the cell body from the CNS?

Answer 38

Dendrites

Question 39

Which part of the neuron brings information away from the cell body to the CNS?

Answer 39

Axons

Question 40

The _________ nervous system controls the nerves that connect to skeletal muscles and voluntary movement of the whole body

Answer 40

Peripheral

Question 41

The ________ nervous system controls the nerves that connect to smooth and cardiac muscles and involuntary movement within the whole body.

Answer 41

Autonomic

Question 42

The ________ nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

Answer 42

Autonomic

Question 43

The ________ nervous system prepares the body for sleep under nonstressful periods and affects the” rest and relaxation" response.

Answer 43

Parasympathetic

Question 44

What is the maximum amount of calcium carbonate that an 8-year- old child may ingest per day?

Answer 44

483mg

Question 45

Starton

Answer 45

56