When teaching a patient about OTC drugs, which points should the nurse include? 

a. These drugs are very safe and can be used freely to relieve your complaints. 

b. These compounds are called drugs, but they aren’t really drugs. 

c. Many of these drugs were once prescription drugs but are now thought to be safe for use without a prescription when used as directed. 

d. Reading the label of these drugs is very important; the name of the active ingredient is prominent; you should always check the ingredient name. 

e. It is important to read the label and to see what the recommended dose of the drug is; some of these drugs can cause serious problems if too much of the drug is taken. 

f. It is important to report the use of any OTC drug to your healthcare provider because many of them can interact with drugs that might be prescribed for you.