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futuristic

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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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ansleighelindsey

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The dose of Tamiflu for children weighing over 88 lb (40 kg) is 75 mg twice a day. The nurse should advise the father that the dose is appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Medications containing aspirin products (salicylates) should not be given to children with viral illnesses due to the correlation with Reye syndrome. If a parent is asking about an over-the-counter medication, the nurse should advise the parent to ensure it does not contain this compound. The other responses are not appropriate.




futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


nathang24

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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