The Development of a Teaching Module for Nursing Students on Drug Use Information

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  • Sheila Zerr

Abstract

One of the important factors in maintaining good health is the responsible management of one's body. Minor aches and pains can arise without endangering our health, but the treatment of these ailments can prove hazardous. _Increasingly, our society looks to over the counter (OTC) drugs as a panacea _ a panacea whose drawbacks and possibilities are not widely known. The fact that OTC drugs are used in large amounts in our society is well established. Di Palma (1974) states that the American public purchases 12,000 tons of aspirin annually, enough to provide almost 300 tablets per person. The people purchasing and consuming these drugs need information and guidance to use them properly. Without adequate instruction OTC drugs can become misused and pose a serious health hazard.

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1980-04-13

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