The community health nurse is teaching a group of elderly residents in an assisted care facility about medication use. The nurse will remind the residents that over-the-counter (OTC) medications
a. are not as effective as prescription medications.
b. are not recommended for older adults.
c. are safer than prescription medications.
d. should be reviewed with a provider before taking.
ANS: D
OTC medications should be reviewed as part of a medication history at every encounter with the provider to prevent food and drug interactions. OTC medications may be just as effective as prescription medications, may be used by older adults, and often have serious side effects.
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