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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 7 : Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a class for senior citizens about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which statements are true regarding the use of OTC drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: OTC drugs may delay treatment of serious ailments, relieve symptoms without addressing the cause, and patients may misunderstand labels, leading to improper use. Drug interactions with OTC medications are not rare, and OTC drugs are typically intended for short-term, not long-term, treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the criteria for over-the-counter drugs. Which criteria for over-the-counter status in the United States are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Criteria for OTC status in the U.S. include the drug being easy to use, having a low potential for abuse, and allowing consumers to monitor effectiveness. The drug should have a high therapeutic index (not low) and limited, not zero, interactions with other drugs.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a PEG tube is to receive ferrous sulfate, 75 mg per the tube, daily. The medication is available as an elixir, 220 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive per dose? Record your answer using one decimal place.
Correct Answer: 1.7 mL
Rationale:
To calculate: 220 mg/5 mL = 75 mg/x mL. Cross-multiply: (220 * x) = (5 * 75); 220x = 375; x = 375/220 â?? 1.704, which rounds to 1.7 mL/dose.
Question 4 of 5
A 25-year-old woman is visiting the prenatal clinic and shares with the nurse her desire to go 'natural' with her pregnancy. She shows the nurse a list of herbal remedies that she wants to buy so that she can 'avoid taking any drugs.' Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The fact that a drug is an herbal or a dietary supplement does not mean that it can be safely administered to pregnant women. Many herbal products have not been tested for safety during pregnancy. Reading labels may not provide sufficient safety information, and manufacturers are not required to ensure consistent herbal content.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is giving a lecture about current U.S. laws and regulations of herbal products. According to the United States Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994, which statement is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Current U.S. laws, under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, classify herbal products as dietary supplements, not subject to the same rigorous efficacy and safety standards as drugs. Producers are not required to prove therapeutic efficacy, and herbal remedies are not specifically protected by patent laws.