The Client Was Taking a Prescription Medication That Is Now

question 5

Multiple Choice

The client was taking a prescription medication that is now available over the counter.The client asks the nurse,"Why do some medications become available over the counter and other medications remain prescription drugs?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)"Drugs with the least amount of side effects can become over-the-counter."
• B)"Drugs that have a high safety margin may be reclassified to over-the-counter."
• C)"The longer the drug is on the market,the better its chance of going over-the-counter."
• D)"If the pharmaceutical company pays the FDA a large amount of money,it can have its drug reclassified."

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