Chapter 6: Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products, Herbal Therapies, and Drugs for Health Promotion

Chapter 6: Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products, Herbal Therapies, and Drugs for Health Promotion

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The nurse is discussing with a patient the key points about taking an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. The nurse should include which information?

a.	“The medicine will maintain its potency for 3 months after the expiration date.”
b.	“Take the medicine until it is finished.”
c.	“If symptoms persist, stop treating yourself and see your doctor.”
d.	“Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.”

 

 

ANS:  C

There are some basic facts health care providers should tell patients about OTC products. In particular, if they do not get well, they should stop treating themselves and talk with a health care professional. Also, the health care professional must be aware of all over-the-counter meds being taken because of the dangers of interaction.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 62               OBJ:   1

TOP:   Patient Teaching                             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

 

2. A patient asks the nurse what the difference is between an OTC sleeping product and a sleeping pill prescribed by a physician. Which is the best response?

a.	“The OTC sleeping product is safer.”
b.	“The OTC sleeping product is commonly used.”
c.	“The OTC sleeping product is easy to swallow.”
d.	“The OTC sleeping product has smaller tablets.”

 

 

ANS:  A

There is a wider margin of safety with OTC products because most of these drugs undergo extensive testing before being marketed and many have been changed by the manufacturer based on information gathered after years of OTC usage by consumers.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 62               OBJ:   1

TOP:   OTC Medications                            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

 

3. Which ingredient is often hidden in cough and cold syrups?

a.	Potassium
b.	Alcohol
c.	Steroids
d.	Benzocaine

 

 

ANS:  B

One of the most important considerations in reading OTC product labels is to notice the hidden chemicals (used for various purposes) in the products. Consumers who have allergies or intolerance to these products must be aware of the risk and should read the labels.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 62 | Table 6-1

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Use of OTC Products                      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

 

4. Which type of medicine is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration?

a.	Opioids
b.	Hormones
c.	Vitamins
d.	Herbal therapy

 

 

ANS:  D

The FDA does not regulate herbal medications but protects consumers from misleading health claims by the herbal industry.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   pp. 64-65        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Labeling         KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A              MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

 

5. During a nurse’s assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC medication instructions. Which represents the nurse’s best answer?

a.	“It’s all right if you don’t read the instructions, because the drugs are safer.”
b.	“Chemicals in the product might pose a risk.”
c.	“There isn’t much for you to read on these OTC product labels.”
d.	“Reading isn’t important if the product is purchased from a pharmacy.”

 

 

ANS:  B

Hidden chemicals are used for various purposes in OTC products. Consumers who have an allergy or intolerance to even small doses of these products may not be aware of the risk unless they read the label. All labels of all OTC products must be read carefully.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 62               OBJ:   1

TOP:   Product Labeling                             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential