Which of the Following Is NOT True of Combination OTC

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of combination OTC products?

• A) They may contain medications that are not needed or may contain small amounts of medication that are not effective.
• B) If a patient has only a runny nose, a combination product is indicated.
• C) They are most commonly used for the common cold.
• D) Caffeine is often added to relieve the side effect of drowsiness.
• E) Antipyretic-analgesic combination medications should be avoided with viral infections to prevent missing a diagnosis of a secondary bacterial infection.

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