Choose one group of drugs and compare and contrast four medications within that are available OTC, include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of each medication. Imagine you are a community liaison assigned to go to clinics in the area to present oncommonly used over-the-counter medications.

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Readings: Lilley, L., Rainforth Collins, S., & Snyder, J. (2020). Review: Chapter 6 – “Patient Education and Drug Therapy” Chapter 7 – “Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements” Chapter 50 – Acid-Controlling Drugs Chapter 51 – Bowel Disorder Drugs Chapter 52 – Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs Chapter 53 – Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 54 – Anemia Drugs Chapter 55 – Nutritional Supplements Chapter 56 – Dermatologic Drugs Chapter 57 – Ophthalmic Drugs Chapter 58 – Otic Drugs After reflecting on the readings for this week, please answer each question below with a total count of at least 250 words and at least 2 scholarly references in the past 5 years in addition to textbook(s) and/or required readings: Many GI medications as well as dermatologic are available over-the-counter (OTC).

Choose one group of drugs and compare and contrast four medications within that are available OTC, include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of each medication. Imagine you are a community liaison assigned to go to clinics in the area to present oncommonly used over-the-counter medications. Provide a short presentation you would give to help them differentiate between the various drugs you researched. Consider mechanism of action, indications, and teaching about safe use.

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