otc drugs

Question 1

acute effects of otcs

Answer 1

pain relief, fever relief, inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce clotting

Question 2

nsaids

Answer 2

non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs

Question 3

nsaids examples

Answer 3

aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac

acetaminophen is not an anti inflammatory

Question 4

how does aspirin work differently from other nsaids

Answer 4

inhibits cyclooxyrgenase (COX) irreversibly as opposed to reversible

Question 5

health benefits of aspirin

Answer 5

pain relief, anti inflammatory, fever reduction, cancer risk reduction

Question 6

risks of aspirin

Answer 6

GI issues, allergic reaction, Reye’s syndrome (liver failure and brain damager during viral infection), ringing in ears

Question 7

types of cold medicine

Answer 7

antihistamine, antitussives, expectorants

Question 8

antihistamine

Answer 8

runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat

Question 9

antitussives

Answer 9

cough suppressant, suppresses cough reflex in brainstem

Question 10

expectorants

Answer 10

loosen and thin mucus in airways to make cough more productive