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

Identification should include

- OTC medications

  - must have an HCP order
  - must be documented in the MAR
  - errors must be reported
  - must be stored in the same manner as prescription medications

- herbal medications

  - not regulated by the FDA
  - do not have to meet federal/state standards
  - must have HCP order if administered by MAs.
  - must be documented on the MAR in the same manner as prescription medications

- nonmedical substances

  - effect of legal substances on physiology
  - interaction of legal substances with OTC and prescription medications

- sample medications

  - must have an HCP order
  - must be documented in the MAR
  - follow facility protocol.

Process/Skill Questions:

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