Vitamins/Nutrition
This medication is the only OTC drug that is FDA approved for long-term weight loss
What is Orlistat (Alli)
This class of medications is used to treat ineffective productive coughs
What is an expectorant
This is a type of musculoskeletal disorder that may present as initial severe pain with continued pain upon movement at rest with some muscle weakness or loss of function
What is a strain or sprain
This class of heartburn medication works by neutralizing gastric acids
What are antacids
This class of laxative that directly acts on the nerve plexus of the intestine, causing the intestinal muscles to contract
What are Stimulant Laxatives
These are two clinical indicators of excess body fat
What is BMI and waist circumference
A fever above this temperature (in Fahrenheit) is an exclusion to self care in colds
What is 101.5ºF
This is the recommended weight-based dosing regimen for APAP in children
What is 10-15 mg/kg q4-6hrs
This condition is often characterized as discomfort in the upper abdomen which may manifest as bothersome postprandial fullness, early satiation, or epigastric pain
What is dyspepsia
An OTC anti-diarrhea medication that can be used for prevention or treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
What is Bismuth Subsalicylate or Pepto Bismol
Pernicious anemia is a deficiency in this vitamin, resulting in pale skin, numbness/tingling, and fatigue
What is vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
This complication may occur after using oxymetazoline for more than 3 consecutive days
What is rebound congestion (or rhinitis medicamentosa)
This is a complication related to ASA if used in children under 19 years old and with a recent viral infection
What is Reye’s Syndrome
These potent antisecretory drugs relieve heartburn and dyspepsia by decreasing gastric acid secretion by disabling acid pumps
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
This anti-diarrheal drug works by stimulating opioid receptors in intestinal muscle and can cause toxic megacolon
What is Loperamide
This vitamin has evidence for use in the treatment of nausea associated with early pregnancy
What is vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
This is pseudoephedrine’s pharmacological class
What is an adrenergic agonist (non-selective, alpha/beta)
This is the chemical name for APAP
What is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
A reduced daily Histamine Type 2 Receptor Antagonist dose is recommended in patients with a creatinine clearance of what
What is < 50mL/minute
A type of laxative that should be avoided for patients with opioid-induced constipation
What is a Bulk-Forming laxative
This vitamin is essential for hemostasis and is a coenzyme for the synthesis of blood clotting proteins
What is vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
This OTC cough medicine must not be taken with MAOIs because it can cause serotonergic syndrome
What is dextromethorphan
This ingredient can be found in topical agents for musculoskeletal disorders causing burning/stinging and should be avoided by the mucous membrane
What is capsaicin
The safest initial treatment for infrequent and mild heartburn in pregnant women
What are dietary and lifestyle modifications
The maximum daily dose of OTC Loperamide
What is 8mg