In the Initiation Phase of Pharmacological Treatment, ______

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the initiation phase of pharmacological treatment, ______.

• A) the physician gradually titrates (decreases) the dosage of the medication so it is not too strong
• B) the child must continue using the medication even if it causes side effects so the side effects can be sufficiently evaluated
• C) if one medication in a class is not able to be tolerated, then other medications in the same class won't be tolerated either
• D) switching to a new medication may be necessary if there is a failure to respond (no beneficial results) from the original medication