The prescriber tells a patient with allergies to use oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl) over-the-counter (OTC) to help manage her symptoms. She tells you that she would rather have a prescription for the "real" Benadryl
because she knows it is stronger and will work better than the nonprescription form. What is your best response?
a. "If you receive a prescription for this drug your name will be added to a controlled substances list."
b. "It is better to use the OTC Benadryl rather than the prescribed form because it has fewer side effects."
c. "The OTC form of Benadryl is the same strength as the one that was available by prescription only."
d. "You are correct. I will ask the health care provider to write a prescription so that you can get the most effective drug."
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future?
a. Female b. Demented c. Malnourished d. Wheelchair bound
When a person learns, this action begins as an electrical circuit called what?
A) Impulse B) Synapse C) Memory D) Engram
During which phase of the cycle of violence does the batterer become contrite and remorseful?
a. Battering phase b. Honeymoon phase c. Tension-building phase d. Increased drug-taking phase
Children with cystic fibrosis should be frequently checked for:
1. Hypernatremia. 2. Hypocalcemia. 3. Hyponatremia. 4. Hypercalcemia.