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Title: The parent of a 5-year-old child asks the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for ...
Post by: lizzyjohnson16 on Jan 24, 2018
The parent of a 5-year-old child asks the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for the child. Which analgesic will the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  b. Aspirin (Ecotrin)
  c. Diflunisal (Dolobid)
  d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)


Title: The parent of a 5-year-old child asks the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for ...
Post by: sadeboyd on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: A
Acetaminophen is safe to give children and does not cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with platelet aggregation. Aspirin carries an increased risk of Reye's syndrome in children. Diflunisal (Dolobid) is not available over the counter.


Title: The parent of a 5-year-old child asks the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for ...
Post by: lizzyjohnson16 on Jan 24, 2018
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