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?
1. "Drugs with the least amount of side effects can become over-the-counter."
2. "Drugs that have a high safety margin may be reclassified to over-the-counter."
3. "The longer the drug is on the market, the better its chance of going over-the-counter."
4. "If the pharmaceutical company pays the FDA a large amount of money, it can have its drug reclassified
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The number of side effects does not determine whether a drug is to be considered for over-the-counter (OTC) classification.
Rationale 2: Drugs that have a high safety margin may be reclassified as OTC drugs.
Rationale 3: The amount of time a drug is on the market does not influence the ability to change to OTC. Many drugs have been available for over 100 years and remain prescription.
Rationale 4: The FDA does not select drugs for OTC status based on fees paid by drug companies.
Global Rationale: Drugs that have a high safety margin may be reclassified as OTC drugs. The number of side effects does not determine whether a drug is to be considered for over-the-counter (OTC) classification. The amount of time a drug is on the market does not influence the ability to change to OTC. Many drugs have been available for over 100 years and remain prescription. The FDA does not select drugs for OTC status based on fees paid by drug companies.
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