The pharmacy technician is discussing the advantages over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a ...

The pharmacy technician is discussing the advantages over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a patient. Which statements are disadvantages of OTC drugs versus prescription drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1.   OTC drugs can react with foods, herbal products, and prescriptions, or with other OTC drugs.
2.   A patient can obtain OTC drugs more easily than prescription drugs.
3.   Self-treatment is sometimes ineffective.
4.   Choosing the proper medication for a specific problem can be challenging.
5.   OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.