Author Question: Ipecac, formerly used as the drug of choice by parents for treatment of suspected poisoning in ... (Read 92 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Ipecac, formerly used as the drug of choice by parents for treatment of suspected poisoning in children, was tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 . What was the finding of this testing?

A) Ipecac is ineffective for its intended use.
B) Ipecac is the safest treatment for poisoning in children.
C) Ipecac was grandfathered in as an ineffective drug.
D) Ipecac induces vomiting.

Question 2

Which of these anti-inflammatory drugs have geriatric warnings? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sulindac (Clinoril)
B) Indomethacin (Indocin)
C) Ketorolac (Toradol)
D) Naproxen (Naprosyn)
E) Ketoprofen (Orudis)

dlook33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Ipecac, a formerly standard over-the-counter drug, was used for many years by parents to induce vomiting in children in cases of suspected poisoning or suspected drug overdose. The drug was finally tested and in 2003, the FDA announced that it was not found to be effective for its intended use. Although it was grandfathered in as an effective drug, this was not what the study researched. Ipecac is not effective and does not consistently induce vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, E
Feedback:
Geriatric warnings have been associated with naproxen, ketorolac, and ketoprofen because of reports of increased toxicity when they are used by older patients. These nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided if possible. Sulindac and indomethacin are not associated with toxicity in older patients.