Describe considerations related to prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Description should include the following concepts:

• Whether medicine is prescribed by a doctor or is an over-the-counter medication, a pilot must consider the effect it will have on his or her performance.
• When writing a prescription, a doctor explains the possible side effects of the medication.

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Process/Skill Questions:

• Why should a pilot pay special attention to possible medication side effects?