Title: Drugs and Society Text: Ninth Edition, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein
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1:  Approximately how much money is spent on OTC medications in the U.S. each year?
A: $4 billion
B: $8 billion
C: $14 billion
D: $20 billion

2:  Which of the following is not required by the FDA to be included on OTC drug labels?
A: approved uses
B: instructions for safe and effective use
C: classification of active ingredients (i.e. category I, II, or III)
D: cautions and warnings

3:  Which of the following is a side effect of aspirin?
A: stomach irritation
B: Reye's syndrome in children
C: interference with blood clotting
D: All of the above

4:  Select the incorrect statement.
A: Codeine is classified as an antitussive.
B: Hard candy often can reduce minor coughing.
C: Expectorants stimulate mucus production and decrease its viscosity.
D: Antitussives should be used to treat productive coughs.

5:  Which of the following medical problems are caused by exposure to UV rays?
A: melanomas
B: squamous cell carcinomas
C: premature aging of the skin
D: All of the above

6:  Why are generic drugs usually less expensive than their proprietary counterparts?
A: The generic company did not invest in the discovery and development of the drug.
B: They are a lesser quality.
C: The generic companies are usually more efficiently operated.
D: Generic drugs usually contain smaller quantities of the expensive ingredients.

7:  About 90% of Americans routinely self-medicate with OTC medications.
A: True
B: False

8:  OTC stimulants can cause anxiety, headaches, rapid heartbeat, and breathing problems when used in high doses.
A: True
B: False

9:  There is federal regulation for most herbal remedies.
A: True
B: False

10:  For most depressed patients, Prozac has been found to be safer than tricyclic or MAOI antidepressants.
A: True
B: False

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