Title: Identify issues related to over-the-counter (OTC) medications and herbal preparations of nonmedical substances.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-36) > Section: Examining Special Issues in Medication Administration

Identification should include

- commonly used OTC medications
- the necessity of prescription in order for the drug to be administered by the MA
- the effects of nonmedical substances (e.g., alcohol, nicotine, caffeine).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What observations might an MA note for nonmedical substances?
- What is the effect of OTC medications on prescribed medications?