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WorksheetsOTC Medication Trivia
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following VVC treatments is available as a 1 time dose?
Miconazole
Tioconazole
Clotrimazole
Tolnaftate
Which of the following is an osmotic laxative?
MiraLax
Colace
SenoKot
Metamucil
Which of the following is an antihistamine? Select all that apply.
Diphenhydramine
Loperamide
Naproxen
Famotidine
Which of the following has the fastest onset of action to relieve heartburn?
Nexium
Pepto-Bismol
Tums
Tagamet
What is the active ingredient in Gas-X?
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Magnesium Hydroxide
Dimethicone
Simethicone
Which of the following is primarily used to PREVENT athlete's foot?
Tinidazole
Clotrimazole
Tolnaftate
Terbinafine
Which of the following is used TOPICALLY to relive itching? Select all that apply.
Diphenhydramine
Neosporin
Hydrocortisone
Cetirizine
Which 2 drugs have the possibility of causing an increased risk of bleeding when used together?
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Dextromethorphan
What is a side effect of Afrin (oxymteazoline)?
Diarrhea
Xerostomia
QTc prolongation
Rebound congestion
Which antihistamine has the strongest anticholinergic effects?
Loratidine
Diphenhydramine
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen?
1000mg QID
325mg BID
500mg daily
800mg TID
Which of the following is an opioid derivative? Select all that apply.
Dextromethrophan
Guaifenesin
Ibuprofen
Loperamide
Which of the following can cause serotonin syndrome when administered concomitantly with antidepressants?
Acetaminophen
Famotidine
Dextromethorphan
Phenylephrine
Which dosage form should be used with caution in patients with diabetes?
Sublingual tablets
Patches
Syrups
Liquid-gel capsules
Which H2RA has recently been reapproved by the FDA after being taken off the market?
Ranitidine
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Omeprazole
Which of the following is contraindicated in children or teens with viral infections due to the risk of Reye syndrome? Select all that apply.
Diphenhydramine
Bismuth subsalicylate
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
What color is the box of hemorrhoid treating medications that contain phenylephrine?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
What is the difference between Excedrin Migraine Relief and Excedrin Extra Strength?
Excedrin Extra Strength has more aspirin.
Nothing
All ingredients are in different amounts
Excedrin Migraine Relief has more acetaminophen.
Which of the following is an incorrect place to put a nicotine patch?
Shoulder
Back
Chest
Thigh
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.
Apply ice directly to the area for 10-15 minutes
Break any blisters that develop to relieve pressure and prevent infection
Run the area under cool running water for 10-20 minutes
Immediately apply petroleum jelly to the burn
Which of the following is an expectorant?
Delsym
Mucinex
Sudafed
Robitussin
Which OTC lice treatment can also be used in the treatment of pubic lice?
Dimethicone
Pyrethrins
Permethrins
Ivermectin
Which OTC products should be used with caution in patients with hypertension? Select all that apply.
Caffeine
Pseudoephedrine
Ibuprofen
NRT
Which of the following is used to clear earwax?
Carbamide peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate
What is in the OTC birth control, Opill?
Levonorgestrel
Ethinyl estradiol
Norgestrel
Drospirenone
What is a counseling point for bulk-forming laxatives?
Take on an empty stomach
Take with at least 8 oz of water
Take with meals
Take first thing in the morning
What is the brand name of lansoprazole?
Prevacid
Nexium
Prilosec
Protonix
Which drug classes interact with antacids? Select all that apply.
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolones
Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Which acne-treating ingredient is both comedolytic and keratolytic?
Adapalene
Benzoyl peroxide
Adapalene
Sulfur
What is the highest available OTC strength of topical hydrocortisone?
0.5%
1%
1.5%
0.75%
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Solar Protective Factor
Skin Protection Formula
Sunlight Preventative Filter
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?
Diphenhydramine
Loratidine
Doxylamine
Meclizine
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?
Dextromethorphan
Guaifenesin
Benzocaine lozenges
NyQuil (Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine/Acetaminophen/Phenylephrine)
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?
Docusate
Bismuth subsalicylate
Famotidine
Loperamide
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?
Diphenhydramine
Meclizine
Pseudoephedrine
Doxylamine
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?
They can use pyrethrins, and it requires retreatment in 7-10 days.
They can use permethrins, and it requires retreatment in 7-10 days.
The parents can go to Tractor Supply and buy ivermectin for the child to take by mouth.
Call CPS, the parents are obviously not caring for the child.
Which of the following is available as a spray powder for athlete's foot? Select all that apply.
Butenafine
Clotrimazole
Terbinafine
Miconazole
Which acne product can cause bleaching of items such as clothing or towels?
Adapalene
Benzoyl peroxide
Sulfur
Salicylic acid
Which child is camphor contraindicated in?
A healthy 1 year old
A 10 year old with type 1 diabetes
A 3 year old with asthma
A 7 year old with a history of recurrent ear infections
True or false: Aloe vera gel treats the redness and swelling associated with sunburns
True
False
True or False: Chronic use of bismuth subsalicylate can cause blackening of the tongue and stool.
True
False
True or False: Permethrins should be used on damp hair.
True
False
True or False: Common warts should be removed using salicylic acid 40% plaster pads, changed every 48 hours, for up to 12 weeks.
True
False
True or False: Adapalene gel is the preferred treatment of acne in pregnant patients.
True
False
True or False: Acetaminophen, dosed appropriately in patients with no other health conditions, is safe in pregnancy.
True
False
