Chapter 68 Antihistamines, Serotonins and Prostaglandin Analogs (TECH) Q&A (1 of 4) Sample Questions

1. A customer approaches your pharmacy and asks you to recommend a medication for seasonal allergies?
  1. A. Recommend Benadryl or first generation antihistamines because it is more sedating.
  2. B. Refer question to the pharmacist, because technician cannot recommend medications.
  3. C. Recommend Claritin or 2nd generation antihistamine because it is less sedating.
  4. D. Ask patient to see doctor to get prescription.
Answer
Ans: B
Tips: Technician must always refer drug recommendation, drug information and counselling questions to pharmacist.