Deck 14: Over the Counter Drugs

Question 1

Drugs generally recognized as safe are in which category?

A) Category I
B) Category II
C) Category III
D) Category IV

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Pain-relieving drugs are referred to as

A) antitussives
B) antiemetics
C) antihistamines
D) analgesics

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Another term for a fever-reducing drug is

A) antihistamine
B) antipyretic
C) antitussive
D) antiemetic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If a drug cannot be sold, and if the drug manufacturer contests the FDA decision, it is in which category?

A) Category I
B) Category II
C) Category III
D) Category IV

Question 5

Two antitussive drugs are codeine and

A) pseudoephedrine
B) dextromethorphan
C) expectorant
D) thebaine

Question 6

Part of the problem with regulating herbal drugs is that it is unclear whether they should be classified as

A) drugs
B) foods
C) herbs
D) all of the above

Question 7

Naproxen sodium is most similar to what drug?

A) Acetaminophen
B) Aspirin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Phenacetin

Question 8

Ibuprofen is less likely to cause stomach upset than aspirin, but

A) does prolong bleeding time
B) results in iron deficiency anemia
C) has no antipyretic effect
D) has no anti-inflammatory effect

Question 9

Acetaminophen is a by-product of

A) acetylsalicylic acid
B) willow bark
C) ibuprofen
D) phenacetin

Question 10

Acetylsalicylic acid is similar to a chemical found in

A) pine needles
B) willow bark
C) Bermuda grass
D) ergot

Question 11

Drugs not generally recognized as safe or improperly labeled are in which category?

A) Category I
B) Category II
C) Category III
D) Category IV

Question 12

Ben-Gay and Absorbine are examples of what type of analgesic?

A) External
B) Exogenous
C) Endogenous
D) Internal

Question 13

It was not until the passage of what legislation did nonprescription drugs have to be proven safe and effective?

A) Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
B) Kefauver-Harris Amendment
C) Anti-Drug Abuse Control Amendments
D) Harrison Act of 19l4

Question 14

An allergic reaction of antihistamines can cause

A) blurred vision
B) dizziness
C) headaches
D) all of the above

Question 15

Two advantages of using acetaminophen over aspirin is less stomach irritation and

A) a better analgesic effect
B) that it does not prolong bleeding time
C) a better antipyretic effect
D) a better anti-inflammatory effect

Question 16

Antitussives stop

A) bleeding
B) coughing
C) vomiting
D) diarrhea

Question 17

Signs of acetaminophen overdose may not appear for up to how many hours after the overdose?

A) 6 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 48 hours

Question 18

Robo-tripping is the inappropriate use of

A) dextromethorphan
B) hydrocitric acid
C) thebaine
D) codeine

Question 19

There is no regulation of herbal drugs because the FDA does not oversee what type of product?

A) Food supplements
B) OTC products
C) Generally recognized as safe products
D) Generally recognized as effective products

Question 20

Aspirin inhibits the synthesis and release of what hormone-like chemical?

A) Histamine
B) Mucous
C) Acetylcholine
D) Prostaglandins

Question 21

BTC means behind-the-counter drugs.

Question 22

Aleve is the popular brand name for naproxen sodium.

Question 23

OTC stimulants contain which primary ingredient

A) alcohol
B) phenacetin
C) caffeine
D) amphetamine

Question 24

Salts of aluminum can bring about

A) constipation
B) dysentery
C) muscle pain
D) diarrhea

Question 25

Which of the following is banned by the FDA?

A) Ephedrine
B) PPIs
C) Xanthine
D) Creatine

Question 26

The perception that nonprescription drugs are safe can result in serious consequences.

Question 27

The prescribed version of Alli is

A) Xenical
B) PPA
C) Fen-Fen
D) Tagamet

Question 28

H2 blocker and PPI side effects include

A) diarrhea
B) constipation
C) headache
D) all of the above

Question 29

The FDA approved PPA as a supplement for weight reduction for up to __ weeks

A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12

Question 30

The primary ingredient in an OTC sleep aid is

A) antihistamine
B) antitussives
C) antiemetics
D) alcohol

Question 31

The difference between many OTC and prescription drugs is the amount of the active ingredient.

Question 32

Possible side effects of PPA include

A) headache
B) insomnia
C) high blood pressure
D) all of the above

Question 33

Pseudoephedrine is an example of a

A) antitussive
B) antiemetic
C) expectorant
D) decongestant

Question 34

To make a cough productive, one would take a

A) antitussive
B) expectorant
C) astringent
D) surfactant

Question 35

Some prescription drugs have been switched to OTC drugs.

Question 36

A problem with the use of nasal decongestants is

A) infections
B) headaches
C) rebound effect
D) septum ulcers

Question 37

Alli works by

A) blocking absorption of fat
B) burning fat
C) stimulating metabolism
D) increasing stomach acid

Question 38

The topical anesthetic in chewing gums used as weight control products is

A) benzocaine
B) xylocaine
C) lidocaine
D) midocaine

Question 39

Salts of magnesium in antacids could result in which side effect?

A) Diarrhea
B) Headaches
C) Constipation
D) Ringing in the ears

Question 40

Discuss the effectiveness of the major OTC weight-loss products?

Question 41

Reye's syndrome has been associated with aspirin use.

Question 42

The antipyretic effect of aspirin is a result of aspirin working on the cerebral cortex.

Question 43

Aspirin inhibits the release of interferon.

Question 44

Aspirin may help prevent a second heart attack in people who have had a heart attack.

Question 45

Acetaminophen is responsible for more deaths than aspirin.

Question 46

What psychoactive substances should people be able to self-prescribe? For example, should small concentrations of benzodiazepines be available OTC?

Question 47

The analgesic effects of naproxen sodium last only 2-3 hours.

Question 48

Alli works by blocking absorption of fat.

Question 49

DXM refers to Dextromethorphan.

Question 50

Distinguish between the three OTC drug FDA classification categories.

Question 51

For young adults, aspirin is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths.

Question 52

Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic used in chewing gum weight-loss products.

Question 53

Aspirin use has not been proven to cause prolonged bleeding.

Question 54

Use of calcium carbonate in an antacid is recommended for those with kidney problems.

Question 55

Acetaminophen is a safe alternative to aspirin.

Question 56

Over 100,000 overdoses from aspirin occur annually.

Question 57

PPA is an effective analgesic.

Question 58

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and ketoprofen.

Question 59

Ibuprofen does not reduce inflammation.

Question 60

Do you think doctors are too restrictive in prescribing analgesics?

Question 61

Do you think drug companies get away with too much in the way they advertise OTC products? Cite some examples to support your response.