A Parent Asks a Primary Care NP How Much Acetaminophen

question 4

Multiple Choice

A parent asks a primary care NP how much acetaminophen to give a 2-year-old child who has a temperature of 37.5° C.The NP should tell the parent that:

• A) acetaminophen is not safe in children younger than 6 years.
• B) acetaminophen may mask a fever and prevent treatment of other symptoms.
• C) antipyretics are usually not necessary for temperatures less than 37.7° C.
• D) antipyretics should be given to prevent seizures, but nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are a better choice.

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