A nurse is preparing an educational program regarding over-the-counter (OT
C) medication use for clients of an assisted living community. Which of the following information does the nurse need to include? Select all that apply.
A) There is an increased risk of drug interactions with prescribed medications or overdosage by the use of an OTC drug identical or similar to a prescribed drug.
B) The use of OTC drugs can result in increased out-of-pocket costs to patients since health insurance usually does not pay for OTC medication.
C) Self-medication with OTC drugs may delay the timely medical diagnosis and prescription of more appropriate and effective therapy.
D) OTC medications can safely be used with all herbal medications.
A, B, C
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