An 8-year-old with asthma has been prescribed triamcinolone (Aristocort). What dosage of medication would the nurse appropriately deliver?
A) One inhalation per day
B) One inhalation b.i.d.
C) Two inhalations every 3 hours
D) Two inhalations t.i.d.
D
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Pediatric dosage is individualized based on severity and response. However, children between 6 and 12 years of age are prescribed one to two inhalations t.i.d. or q.i.d. The other options are incorrect based on the recommended dosage.
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