Arkansas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations Practice Exam

Does the term 'prescription-only drug' include contact lenses?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only in certain states

4. Only soft contact lenses

The correct answer is: No

This is because a prescription-only drug refers to any medication that legally requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional in order to be obtained. Contact lenses, while not technically drugs, fall under the same category as they require a prescription from an eye doctor to be purchased. Therefore, they are also considered prescription-only items and are not included in the term 'prescription-only drug'. Option A is incorrect because contact lenses are not considered drugs. Option C is incorrect because prescription-only drugs are regulated at the federal level and apply to all states, not just certain ones. Option D is incorrect because both soft and hard contact lenses require a prescription and are therefore both included under the term 'prescription-only drug'.