The nurse is teaching a group of patients with allergic rhinitis about the use of their medications. What would be the most essential information to give these patients about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are safe to use.
B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions.
C) Read drug labels before taking OTC medications.
D) Ask the pharmacy tech for assistance in selecting an OTC medication.
C
Feedback:
Teach patients to read the OTC labels to avoid inadvertent overdose. It would be inappropriate to teach the patient to use only one pharmacy for OTC medications. OTC medications are generally safe to use if used correctly. Asking the pharmacy tech for help in selecting an OTC medication is appropriate but not the most essential information to give the patients.
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