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OTC Medication Trivia

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following VVC treatments is available as a 1 time dose?

a)

Miconazole

b)

Tioconazole

c)

Clotrimazole

d)

Tolnaftate

2.

Which of the following is an osmotic laxative?

a)

MiraLax

b)

Colace

c)

SenoKot

d)

Metamucil

3.

Which of the following is an antihistamine? Select all that apply.

a)

Diphenhydramine

b)

Loperamide

c)

Naproxen

d)

Famotidine

4.

Which of the following has the fastest onset of action to relieve heartburn?

a)

Nexium

b)

Pepto-Bismol

c)

Tums

d)

Tagamet

5.

What is the active ingredient in Gas-X?

a)

Bismuth Subsalicylate

b)

Magnesium Hydroxide

c)

Dimethicone

d)

Simethicone

6.

Which of the following is primarily used to PREVENT athlete's foot?

a)

Tinidazole

b)

Clotrimazole

c)

Tolnaftate

d)

Terbinafine

7.

Which of the following is used TOPICALLY to relive itching? Select all that apply.

a)

Diphenhydramine

b)

Neosporin

c)

Hydrocortisone

d)

Cetirizine

8.

Which 2 drugs have the possibility of causing an increased risk of bleeding when used together?

a)

Acetaminophen

b)

Aspirin

c)

Ibuprofen

d)

Dextromethorphan

9.

What is a side effect of Afrin (oxymteazoline)?

a)

Diarrhea

b)

Xerostomia

c)

QTc prolongation

d)

Rebound congestion

10.

Which antihistamine has the strongest anticholinergic effects?

a)

Loratidine

b)

Diphenhydramine

c)

Cetirizine

d)

Fexofenadine

11.

What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen?

a)

1000mg QID

b)

325mg BID

c)

500mg daily

d)

800mg TID

12.

Which of the following is an opioid derivative? Select all that apply.

a)

Dextromethrophan

b)

Guaifenesin

c)

Ibuprofen

d)

Loperamide

13.

Which of the following can cause serotonin syndrome when administered concomitantly with antidepressants?

a)

Acetaminophen

b)

Famotidine

c)

Dextromethorphan

d)

Phenylephrine

14.

Which dosage form should be used with caution in patients with diabetes?

a)

Sublingual tablets

b)

Patches

c)

Syrups

d)

Liquid-gel capsules

15.

Which H2RA has recently been reapproved by the FDA after being taken off the market?

a)

Ranitidine

b)

Cimetidine

c)

Famotidine

d)

Omeprazole

16.

Which of the following is contraindicated in children or teens with viral infections due to the risk of Reye syndrome? Select all that apply.

a)

Diphenhydramine

b)

Bismuth subsalicylate

c)

Aspirin

d)

Ibuprofen

17.

What color is the box of hemorrhoid treating medications that contain phenylephrine?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Red

18.

What is the difference between Excedrin Migraine Relief and Excedrin Extra Strength?

a)

Excedrin Extra Strength has more aspirin.

b)

Nothing

c)

All ingredients are in different amounts

d)

Excedrin Migraine Relief has more acetaminophen.

19.

Which of the following is an incorrect place to put a nicotine patch?

a)

Shoulder

b)

Back

c)

Chest

d)

Thigh

20.

A 26-year-old woman calls the pharmacy and states she accidentally touched a hot pan 15 minutes ago while cooking. She describes redness, mild swelling, and pain on her fingertips, but there are no blisters and the skin is intact. She asks what she should do at home.

a)

Apply ice directly to the area for 10-15 minutes

b)

Break any blisters that develop to relieve pressure and prevent infection

c)

Run the area under cool running water for 10-20 minutes

d)

Immediately apply petroleum jelly to the burn

21.

Which of the following is an expectorant?

a)

Delsym

b)

Mucinex

c)

Sudafed

d)

Robitussin

22.

Which OTC lice treatment can also be used in the treatment of pubic lice?

a)

Dimethicone

b)

Pyrethrins

c)

Permethrins

d)

Ivermectin

23.

Which OTC products should be used with caution in patients with hypertension? Select all that apply.

a)

Caffeine

b)

Pseudoephedrine

c)

Ibuprofen

d)

NRT

24.

Which of the following is used to clear earwax?

a)

Carbamide peroxide

b)

Hydrogen peroxide

c)

Magnesium hydroxide

d)

Calcium carbonate

25.

What is in the OTC birth control, Opill?

a)

Levonorgestrel

b)

Ethinyl estradiol

c)

Norgestrel

d)

Drospirenone

26.

What is a counseling point for bulk-forming laxatives?

a)

Take on an empty stomach

b)

Take with at least 8 oz of water

c)

Take with meals

d)

Take first thing in the morning

27.

What is the brand name of lansoprazole?

a)

Prevacid

b)

Nexium

c)

Prilosec

d)

Protonix

28.

Which drug classes interact with antacids? Select all that apply.

a)

Tetracyclines

b)

Sulfonamides

c)

Macrolides

d)

Fluoroquinolones

29.

Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin D

30.

Which acne-treating ingredient is both comedolytic and keratolytic?

a)

Adapalene

b)

Benzoyl peroxide

c)

Adapalene

d)

Sulfur

31.

What is the highest available OTC strength of topical hydrocortisone?

a)

0.5%

b)

1%

c)

1.5%

d)

0.75%

32.

What does SPF stand for?

a)

Sun Protection Factor

b)

Solar Protective Factor

c)

Skin Protection Formula

d)

Sunlight Preventative Filter

33.
  1. A father presents to the pharmacy asking what he can give his 6-year-old with seasonal allergies who still needs to be alert at school. What is the best option?

a)

Diphenhydramine

b)

Loratidine

c)

Doxylamine

d)

Meclizine

34.

A 43 year old woman presents to the pharmacy complaining of a persistent, dry, hacking cough that keeps her up at night. What is the best recommendation for her at this time?

a)

Dextromethorphan

b)

Guaifenesin

c)

Benzocaine lozenges

d)

NyQuil (Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine/Acetaminophen/Phenylephrine)

35.

An 18 year old male presents to the pharmacy after eating pizza that has sat on the counter for 3 days. He reports nausea and diarrhea. He does not have a fever and there is no blood in his stool. What is the best recommendation you can give him at this time?

a)

Docusate

b)

Bismuth subsalicylate

c)

Famotidine

d)

Loperamide

36.

A patient presents to the pharmacy before going on a cruise. They want something just in case they develop motion sickness. What is the best option for them?

a)

Diphenhydramine

b)

Meclizine

c)

Pseudoephedrine

d)

Doxylamine

37.

A school nurse calls stating a 9-year-old has visible lice and nits. She wants to tell the parent what to do when they arrive to pick up the child. What should you recommend to her?

a)

They can use pyrethrins, and it requires retreatment in 7-10 days.

b)

They can use permethrins, and it requires retreatment in 7-10 days.

c)

The parents can go to Tractor Supply and buy ivermectin for the child to take by mouth.

d)

Call CPS, the parents are obviously not caring for the child.

38.

Which of the following is available as a spray powder for athlete's foot? Select all that apply.

a)

Butenafine

b)

Clotrimazole

c)

Terbinafine

d)

Miconazole

39.

Which acne product can cause bleaching of items such as clothing or towels?

a)

Adapalene

b)

Benzoyl peroxide

c)

Sulfur

d)

Salicylic acid

40.

Which child is camphor contraindicated in?

a)

A healthy 1 year old

b)

A 10 year old with type 1 diabetes

c)

A 3 year old with asthma

d)

A 7 year old with a history of recurrent ear infections

41.

True or false: Aloe vera gel treats the redness and swelling associated with sunburns

a)

True

b)

False

42.

True or False: Chronic use of bismuth subsalicylate can cause blackening of the tongue and stool.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False: Permethrins should be used on damp hair.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

True or False: Common warts should be removed using salicylic acid 40% plaster pads, changed every 48 hours, for up to 12 weeks.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

True or False: Adapalene gel is the preferred treatment of acne in pregnant patients.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

True or False: Acetaminophen, dosed appropriately in patients with no other health conditions, is safe in pregnancy.

a)

True

b)

False