PT150
What classification is Dextromethorphan? pg 6 6 6
Antitussive
A drug that reduces fever pg 663 or vocab
Antipyretic
What are the properties of OTC Acetaminophen? pg 663
Analgesic and Antipyretic
Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, hives, and itching are symptoms that can be treated with this drug classification pg 664
Antihistamines
For what reasons would a consumer choose to purchase OTC products? pg 662
Accessibility, Affordability, Trust, Empowerment
A patient would be instructed to take a low dose of aspirin in order to prevent this... pg 663
To help prevent or avoid heart attack or stroke
A drug that loosens and thins sputum and bronchial secretions vocab / pg 664
Expectorant
What ingredient/s can be found in OTC medications used for throat pain? pg 664
Menthol, Alcohol, Benzocaine
When does a Medicare/Medicaid patient receive counseling for an OTC medication? pg 662
When a physician prescribes an OTC med and/or the patient requests counseling
What is the dosage form for Zaditor? pg 665
Ohthalmic Solution
What is a Nutraceutical? pg 661/665
A food or a naturally occurring supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human health
Which OTC ingredient causes next day drowsiness and confusion and has an increased risk of falls in older adults? pg 665
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
If a patient has persistent heartburn lasting more than 2 weeks they should do this... pg 6 6 6
Contact their physician to rule out the possibility of an ulcer
This drug classification may cause a patient to have a side effect of elevated blood pressure pg 664
NSAID's
What are the second generation OTC antihistamines? pg 664-665
Zyrtec Allergy, Claritin, Allegra Allergy 12 hour
What product can be taken with gas producing foods to help get rid of gas production? pg 667
Alpha Galactosidase
This drug possesses Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Anti-Inflammatory properties pg 663
Aspirin
Reye's Syndrome - a condition that can affect children and teens - is associated with which medication? pg 664
Aspirin
Which organ is at risk if an acetaminophen overdose occurs pg 664
The Liver
Which of the following products must be kept behind the counter with sales restrictions? pg 670
a.Claritin c. Afrin
b.Nasalcrom d.Sudafed 12 Hour
Sudafed 12 Hour
The processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are called... pg 354
Pharmacokinetics
What is the D represent in Claritin D? pg 665
The D represents the medication containing pseudoephedrine (a decongestant).
T/F - Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) can be treated with OTC medications. pg 664
False it requires antibiotics which are prescription only
Some antacids affect the absorption of which drugs? pg 667
Tetracycline, Quinolone antibiotics, and Levothyroxine (thyroid hormones)
Which of the following OTC sleep aids is an endogenous hormone that helps regulate circadian rhythms? Pg 665
Melatonin