The nurse is teaching a patient with allergic rhinitis about the safe and effective use of his medications. What would be the most essential information to give this patient about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Prescription medications can be safely supplemented with OTC medications.
B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions.
C) Read drug labels carefully before taking OTC medications.
D) Consult the Internet before selecting an OTC medication.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Patient education is essential when assisting the patient in the use of all medications. To prevent possible drug interactions, the patient is cautioned to read drug labels before taking any OTC medications. Some Web sites are reliable and valid information sources, but this is not always the case. Patients do not necessarily need to limit themselves to one pharmacy, though checking for potential interactions is important. Not all OTC medications are safe additions to prescription medication regimens.
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