What does it mean when a physician prescribes a medication "off-label"?

A) The medication will be provided in the form of a free sample from the physician's office.
B) The medication has not been approved by the FDA.
C) The medication will be used for a purpose other than its intended indication.
D) The medication has only been FDA-approved for use in clinical trials.


C

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You have been called for a 3-year-old male patient who is "not breathing right." Aside from a notable expiratory wheeze, which of these findings would be a cause of great concern?

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What will be an ideal response?

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