A Patient Asks the Nurse About Using Over-The-Counter (OTC)medications

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about using over-the-counter (OTC) medications.The nurse will tell the patient that OTC medications

• A)are not as effective as prescription medications.
• B)are not as safe as prescription medications.
• C)have fewer side effects and drug interactions than prescription medications.
• D)should be included when listing any medications taken by the patient.

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