The Nurse Is Teaching a Class About Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a class about over-the-counter (OTC) medications at a senior citizen centre. Which statement by a participant indicates the teaching was effective?

• A) "Over-the-counter medications are safe, as long as we don't take them at the same time as our prescription medications."
• B) "Over-the-counter medications are safe; otherwise, they would require a prescription."
• C) "We should inform our primary health care provider of any OTC drugs used because of the potential of interacting with our prescription medications."
• D) "We must read all the label directions before taking any over-the-counter medications."

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