The Nurse Is Preparing to Give a Medication to a Child

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give a medication to a child. The medication is approved for use in children. The child's parent asks whether the drug is safe for children. How will the nurse respond to the parent?

• A) "Drugs approved for use in children are tested on adults and safe doses for children are based on weights compared to adult weights."
• B) "Drugs approved for use in children are deemed safe for children over time when repeated use proves effectiveness and safety."
• C) "Drugs approved for use in children are tested for both efficacy and safety in children in order to be marketed for pediatric use."
• D) "Drugs approved for use in children are tested on children in post-marketing studies and on a limited basis."

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