- Diphenhydramine HCl, a common antihistamine, is also the active ingredient in many sleeping pills.
a) True b) False
- Which of the following is NOT a risk of taking too much Aspirin?
a) Stomach Bleeding
b) Death
c) Hearing Loss
d) All of the above are possible
- Which of these common over-the-counter pain relievers usually has the longest-lasting effects?
a) Naproxen sodium
b) Acetaminophen
c) Aspirin
d) Ibuprofen
- What are NSAID pain relievers?
a) Pain relievers that don't require a prescription
b) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
c) Naproxen sodium, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, but not Acetaminophen
d) All of the above
- Which of these medications is available without a prescription?
a) Codeine
b) Salicylamide
c) Diazepam
d) Prozac
- Which of the following pills can safely and appropriately be manually divided into smaller doses?
a) Pre-scored tablets
b) All tablets
c) Pre-scored capsules
d) All capsules
- Some Cough Syrups and other liquid medications contain alcohol and should be used in moderation.
a) True b) False
- The active ingredient is Alka-SelzterŪ is soluble Aspirin
a) True b) False
- Without combining them with alcohol, no legal pain reliever can result in a fatal overdose, regardless of the amount taken.
a) True b) False
- Which of the following Controlled Substances has no recognized medicinal effect?
a) Benzodiazepines
b) Percodan
c) Mescaline
d) Methadone
