Pharmacy Student FREE Sample OTC Quiz

Question 1 of 25

1. Question

Which of the below are not symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Fast heartbeat.
Faintness or lightheadedness.
Clammy or Sweating Skin.
Constipation

Question 2 of 25

2. Question

In the WWHAM questioning technique what does the “M” stand for?

If the person is Male.
The Medication that the person is currently on.
Might it be something else.
Marks on the skin.

Question 3 of 25

3. Question

The medicine Chlorphenamine is in which of the below branded products?

Piriton
Zirtek
Clarityn
Sudafed

Question 4 of 25

4. Question

OTC hydrocortisone cream is licensed for use what maximum number of days?

7 days
10 days
5 days
14 days

Question 5 of 25

5. Question

Which statement best describes what an SPF of 15 means?

You can have 15 hours in the sun without burning.
You can have 15 minutes in the sun without burning.
You can have 15 times longer in the sun than it usually takes you to get sunburn.
You can have a 15% chance of getting sunburn.

Question 6 of 25

6. Question

Isphagula Husk is one of the ingredients in which of the following products?

Senokot
Dulcolax
Fybogel
Duphalac

Question 7 of 25

7. Question

What does the “A” stand for in the WWHAM questioning technique?

Age?
Ailment?
Acid Problems?
Action taken already?

Question 8 of 25

8. Question

What does C.O.P.D. stand for?

Coughing Often Patient Disease
Calcium Opposed Patient Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coughing Opportunistic Patient Disease

Question 9 of 25

9. Question

Diphenhydramine is considered in what group of medicines?

Sedating Antihistamines
Opioids
Demulcent
Analgesic

Question 10 of 25

10. Question

The ingredients Guaifensin and Carbocisteine are regarded as which of the following?

Cough Suppressant
Demulcent
Expectorant

Question 11 of 25

11. Question

An antipyretic is a medicine that does which of the following?

Increase body temperature.
Lower body temperature.
Prevents nose producing mucus.
Prevents allergies.

Question 12 of 25

12. Question

Bad breath is known by which medical term?

Halitosis
Bruxism
Pertussis
Conjunctivitis

Question 13 of 25

13. Question

Miconazole Oral Gel (Daktarin Oral Gel) contains what type of active ingredient?

An anti-inflammatory.
An antifungal.
An anaesthetic.
An analgesic.

Question 14 of 25

14. Question

Folic Acid is also known by which name?

Vitamin F
Vitamin K
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B6

Question 15 of 25

15. Question

Cramps can sometimes be caused by a lack of which of the following?

Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Magnesium

Question 16 of 25

16. Question

Which of the following is not usually a symptom of diarrhoea?

Passing of solid faeces
Stomach Cramps
Increased urgency to go to toilet
Increased frequency to go to toilet

Question 17 of 25

17. Question

The medicine Hyoscine is in what brand name product?

Buscopan
Senokot
Arret
Dulcolax

Question 18 of 25

18. Question

NSAID stands for which of the following?

Non Specific Area Indicated Drug
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Non Standard Analgesic Indicated Drug
Non Steroidal Anti-Itching Drug

Question 19 of 25

19. Question

Which of the following IS NOT a symptom of Eczema?

Itching
Crusting
Scaling
Cold sensation

Question 20 of 25

20. Question

Acne is most likely caused by which of the following?

Sun exposure
Obesity
Changes in hormone levels
Smoking

Question 21 of 25

21. Question

Which of the following IS NOT a function of the skin?

To provide a protective barrier.
To produce Vitamin D.
To act as a sensory (sense) organ.
To produce Vitamin C

Question 22 of 25

22. Question

Which area(s) does Psoriasis normally affect?

Knees, Hands, Elbows and Scalp.
Trunk.
Calf muscles.
The face.

Question 23 of 25

23. Question

Which of the following OTC products should be used for the treatment of Scabies?

Antihisan
Lyclear
Eurax
Diclac

Question 24 of 25

24. Question

“Tinnitus” is best described as which of the following?

An allergy to Tin
When the ear shrinks abnormally
The perception of noise in the ear(s) or head
A discharge from the ear

Question 25 of 25

25. Question

“Cerumen” is another word for which of the following?

Eye Discharge
Nose Discharge
Ear Wax
Ear Pain