Question

1. when assisting with medications, what do the letters otc stand for?

other than care
over the cup
on the chart
over the counter

1. what is the correct ear positioning technique to use when instilling ear drops?

gently pull the ear lobe down and back
gently pull the ear lobe straight back
gently pull the ear lobe straight down
gently pull the ear lobe up and back

1. medications can be stored in an unlocked closet for individual and staff convenience.

true
false

1. which of the following abbreviations represents the application of medication to the skin?

pr
sl
po
top

Explanation:

Question 1

In the context of medications, "OTC" is a common abbreviation. The correct meaning is "Over the counter" as these are medications that can be bought without a prescription, unlike the other options which don't relate to medication terminology.

For instilling ear drops, the correct technique for adults (and older children) is to gently pull the ear lobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. Pulling down and back is for infants, and the other options are incorrect techniques.

Medications, especially prescription or controlled substances, need to be stored securely (usually locked) to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or theft. Storing in an unlocked closet is not safe or compliant with medication storage protocols, so the statement is false.

Answer:

D. Over the counter

Question 2