A father calls the pediatric clinic to report that his child was diagnosed with influenza at an urgent care facility yesterday and was prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu). The father worries that the dose of 75 mg twice a day is too high.
He reports that his child weighs 90 lb (40.9 kg). Which response by the nurse is best?
A.
No, that is an appropriate dose for your child.
B.
No, that is way too little medicine for your child.
C.
Tamiflu should not be used in children under 100 lb.
D.
Yes, that is double the normal dose for a child.
Question 2
The mother of a child diagnosed with influenza in the emergency department last night calls the family practice clinic to ask if she can give the child store-brand flu medicine. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
If your child is that sick she should take Tamiflu.
B.
No, your child should not be sick enough for medicine.
C.
Yes, if it's labeled for children you can give it to her.
D.
You must make sure it does not contain salicylates.
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