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Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612 Exercise 6
Remember the patient "Gertrude Stone" at the beginning of the chapter? Now read the remainder of the case study. Based on the information pre? sented within this chapter, respond to the critical thinking questions that follow.
Gertrude Stone lives alone in the same house she has owned for 46 years. Although she is seldom sick, when she needs to see a health care provider she must ride the public bus system. The trip requires two bus transfers and can be tiring.
Because Gertrude lives only one block from a grocery store, she often self-medicates using OTC drugs. She strongly believes in the use of herbs, vitamins, and home remedies.
As a parish nurse, you assist with the health fair at a church where Gertrude is an active member.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of OTC medications?
Gertrude Stone lives alone in the same house she has owned for 46 years. Although she is seldom sick, when she needs to see a health care provider she must ride the public bus system. The trip requires two bus transfers and can be tiring.
Because Gertrude lives only one block from a grocery store, she often self-medicates using OTC drugs. She strongly believes in the use of herbs, vitamins, and home remedies.
As a parish nurse, you assist with the health fair at a church where Gertrude is an active member.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of OTC medications?
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OTC refers to over the current drugs. Th...
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