The nursing instructor is teaching the class about how prescription drugs become over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and lists what factor as preventing a drug from becoming classified as OTC?
A) If the patient cannot reliably self-diagnose the condition the drug is intended to treat
B) If it would mask signs and symptoms of an underlying problem, the drug remains available by prescription only.
C) If the drug would cause toxic effects if not taken as directed, it remains a prescription drug.
D) OTC drugs must not have any adverse effects that could harm the patient.
A
Feedback:
If a diagnosis requires medical intervention, such as hyperlipidemia, which can only be diagnosed through laboratory studies, there is no point in making the drug an OTC medication. Most, if not all, OTC drugs have the capacity to mask signs and symptoms of an underlying disease so this is not a factor in deciding if a drug can be sold OTC. All drugs have the potential for toxic effects if not taken as directed and virtually all drugs have the potential for adverse effects.
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