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The nurse is conducting a class for senior citizens about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which statements are true regarding the use of OTC drugs? (Select all that apply.)

A client has a history of migraine headaches. The nurse recognizes which medication is used to treat the client’s migraine headaches.

A patient has been taking the corticosteroid dexamethasone (Decadron) but has developed bacterial conjunctivitis and has a prescription for gentamicin (Garamycin) ointment. The nurse notes that which interaction is possible if the two drugs are used together?

The nurse is reviewing the use of antitussive drugs. Antitussive drugs would be most appropriate for which patient?

The nurse is administering eardrops that contain a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid. What is the rationale for combining these two drugs in eardrops?

A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral suspension is labeled 125 mg in 5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? _____

When teaching a patient about the proper application of timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops, the nurse will include which instruction?

The nurse counsels a client prescribed cromolyn to treat bilateral conjunctivitis. The nurse intervenes if the client makes which statement?

The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen elixir (Tylenol elixir) 600 mg PO q6 hours for an adult client experiencing pain associated with maxillofacial surgery. The bottle is labeled 500 mg/15 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? _____

A patient who has been taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is complaining of “feeling so badly” when he started taking an over-the-counter St. John’s wort herbal product at home. The nurse suspects that he is experiencing serotonin syndrome. Which of these are symptoms of serotonin syndrome? (Select all that apply.)