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Prescription drugs with a good safety profile can never be switched to OTC status.
Prescription drugs with a good safety profile can never be switched to OTC status.
False
Most people do not consider OTC medicines as real medicine.
Most people do not consider OTC medicines as real medicine.
True
Consumers are very knowledgeable about the active ingredients in the OTC medicines they take.
Consumers are very knowledgeable about the active ingredients in the OTC medicines they take.
False
Nonprescription drug abuse is more likely to occur in patients with mental health issues.
Nonprescription drug abuse is more likely to occur in patients with mental health issues.
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The American Association of Poison Control Centers has reported over 14,000 exposures to aspirin per year.
The American Association of Poison Control Centers has reported over 14,000 exposures to aspirin per year.
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One factor contributing to inappropriate nonprescription drug use is the perception that these medications are not safe.
One factor contributing to inappropriate nonprescription drug use is the perception that these medications are not safe.
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Most people are familiar with the trade names of over-the-counter drugs.
Most people are familiar with the trade names of over-the-counter drugs.
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Commonly used non-prescription drugs include opioids for pain relief.
Commonly used non-prescription drugs include opioids for pain relief.
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OTC medications are mostly single drug products compared to prescription drugs.
OTC medications are mostly single drug products compared to prescription drugs.
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Contac® a Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief contains only one active ingredient.
Contac® a Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief contains only one active ingredient.
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The most common use of OTC drugs is for skin problems.
The most common use of OTC drugs is for skin problems.
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Many nonprescription OTC drugs used today were originally prescription drugs.
Many nonprescription OTC drugs used today were originally prescription drugs.
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The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs is the most comprehensive resource for OTC medications.
The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs is the most comprehensive resource for OTC medications.
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Nonprescription Drug Therapy is a weekly updated reference that provides detailed OTC product information.
Nonprescription Drug Therapy is a weekly updated reference that provides detailed OTC product information.
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The Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs is published biannually.
The Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs is published biannually.
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Regulatory challenges in OTC drugs mainly relate to issues in global trade and online sales.
Regulatory challenges in OTC drugs mainly relate to issues in global trade and online sales.
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Misuse of OTC medications for recreational purposes can lead to positive effects on health.
Misuse of OTC medications for recreational purposes can lead to positive effects on health.
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One of the challenges faced by regulatory agencies is effectively monitoring and regulating e-commerce and online sales of OTC drugs.
One of the challenges faced by regulatory agencies is effectively monitoring and regulating e-commerce and online sales of OTC drugs.
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