Question

Which of the following statements regarding medications is FALSE?

A) Many medications are known by different names.
B) Some medications affect more than one body system.
C) Over-the-counter drugs must be prescribed by a physician.
D) EMTs should ask about any herbal remedies or vitamins that the patient may be taking.

Answer 1

The false statement is that over-the-counter drugs must be prescribed by a physician. Over-the-counter drugs can be bought without a prescription, unlike prescription drugs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement regarding medications that is FALSE is: C) Over-the-counter drugs must be prescribed by a physician. This is not correct because over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be purchased without a prescription.

Statements A) and B) are true as many medications do have multiple names, and some medications can indeed affect more than one body system. Statement D) is also true, as it is important for EMTs to inquire about all substances a patient may be taking, including herbal remedies and vitamins, because they can have interactions with medications.