1. All of the following contribute to the abuse of OTC drugs in young people EXCEPT:
A. The availability of drug extraction recipes on the Internet
B. Misperceptions about the risks of OTC drugs by parents
C. Misperceptions about the risks of OTC drugs by physicians
D. Lack of concern from federal regulatory agencies about the problem of OTC abuse
2. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, approximately what percentage of middle- and high-school students abuse OTC cough and cold medications?
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%.
D. 25%
3. Who has the authority to decide if a drug is marketed as an OTC or prescription-only product?
A. FDA
B. Drug manufacturer
C. DEA
D. Either the FDA or the manufacturer
4. The regulatory distinction between an OTC and prescription-only drug is based on which of the following?
A. Potential for toxicity
B. Degree of supervision required for its safe use
C. Cost
D. A and B
5. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) placed restrictions on all of the following drugs EXCEPT:
A. Phenylpropranolamine
B. Phenylephrine
C. Pseudoephedrine
D. Ephedrine
6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for selling pseudoephedrine?
A. An ID must be presented
B. Purchasers must sign a log book
C. No more than 9 grams of pseudoephedrine may be sold per transaction
D. The drug product must be stored in a place that is inaccessible to the general public
7. Zephrex D and Nexafed are:
A. Examples of revised product formulations where pseudoephedrine has been replaced by another decongestant drug to avoid the CMEA
B. Examples of revised product formulations where the extraction of pseudoephedrine is made more difficult
C. Examples of revised product formulations of PSE that are exempt from the CMEA
D. None of the above
8. Drugs listed in Schedule V:
A. Are considered to have greater abuse potential than a Schedule 1 drug
B. May contain no more than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL
C. Do not require special record keeping under federal law
D. Do not have an age requirement under federal law
9. Dextromethorphan is most likely to be found in what type of OTC product?
A. Cough
B. Pain
C. Diarrhea
D. Weight loss
10. Over-the-counter Plan B One Step:
A. Is restricted to patients who are older than 18 years of age
B. Is restricted to patients who are older than 17 years of age
C. Is restricted to patients who are older than 15 years of age
D. Has no age restrictions
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Fair
D. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology/Specialty Pharmacy
I. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20