The family practice nurse counsels parents to avoid giving their child salicylates for fever or mild pain. Which over-the-counter medications does the nurse warn about that contain this product? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Alka-Seltzer
B.
Bufferin
C.
Dristan
D.
Kaopectate
E.
Robitussin
ANS: A, B, C, D
Many over-the-counter medications contain salicylates. Common medications include Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, Dristan, and Kaopectate. Robitussin is not on this list.
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