Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Exercise 15

The nurse is reviewing the drug history of a patient, and during the interview the patient asks, "Why are some drugs over-the- counter and others are not?" The nurse keeps in mind that cri- teria for over-the-counter status include: (Select all that apply.)
A)The condition must be diagnosed by a health care provider.
B)The benefits of correct usage of the drug outweigh the risks.
C)The drug has limited interaction with other drugs.
D)The drug is easy to use.
E)The drug company sells OTC drugs at lower prices.