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

question 28

Multiple Choice

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.

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