While Collecting Information on a New Patient's Drug History, Including

While collecting information on a new patient's drug history, including the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, the patient asks you why this is important. Which statements are true regarding OTC drugs? (Select all that apply.)

A) Patients often neglect to tell healthcare providers about OTC drugs routinely taken.
B) Assessment of OTC drugs is not necessary unless the patient has an acute event.
C) The insurance company needs to determine the monthly costs of all drugs taken.
D) There may be unsafe interactions of OTC drugs with prescription drugs.
E) OTC preparations have been proven safe for infants and children.
F) OTC drugs may worsen existing medical problems.