The nurse is discussing the advantages over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a client. Which statements are disadvantages of OTC drugs versus prescription drugs?(Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. OTC drugs can react with foods, herbal products, and prescriptions, or with other OTC drugs.
2. A client can obtain OTC drugs more easily than prescription drugs.
3. Self-treatment is sometimes ineffective.
4. Choosing the proper medication for a specific problem can be challenging.
5. OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 2: An advantage of OTC drug is that the client can obtain these drugs more easily than prescription drugs.
Rationale 3: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 4: This is a disadvantage of OTC drugs.
Rationale 5: Not all OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.
Global Rationale: Drug interactions, ineffective self-treatment, and choosing the proper medication for specific problems are all disadvantages of OTC drugs. Not all OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs. An advantage of OTC drugs is that the client can obtain them more easily than prescription drugs.
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