OTC vs Prescription Drugs

Which of the following drugs can be purchased without a prescription? 

• Acetaminophen
• Opioids
• Stimulants
• Depressants

Which of the following OTC drugs are used to treat inflammation? 

• Tylenol 
• Motrin
• Ritalin 
• Oxycontin

Which of the following is NOT a common use of an OTC medicine? 

• Fever
• Inflammation 
• Constipation 
• Anxiety

Prescription drugs have less potential for side effects than OTC medicines. 

• True
• False 

Which of the following is represents the appropriate way to use a prescription drug?

• Taking it without a prescription
• Snorting it to get relief faster
• Taking the proper dosage as intended
• Taking it to get high

Taking a friend or relative's prescription to treat pain is illegal.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a side effect of prescription opioid abuse?  

• Constipation
• High body temperature
• Fast heart beat
• Increased Alertness

Which classification of prescription drugs have similar side effects to cocaine? 

• Opioids
• Stimulants
• Depressants
• OTC Cough Medicine

A drug abuser needs larger doses of the drug to achieve the same initial effects; increasing risk of overdose. 

• True
• False

Which of the following prescription drugs are not addictive and used to treat infections such as strep throat?

• Percocet
• Adderall
• Antibiotics 
• Vaccinations