Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach parents about giving an over-the-counter (OTC) drug to a child?
a. "OTC drugs are only for adults, not children."
b. "Be sure to crush the tablets or capsules to prevent choking."
c. "Check with your pediatrician or pharmacist for the proper dosage."
d. "Only use the liquid form of the drug to make it easier to swallow."
C
Some OTC drugs can be given to children; however, the dosage must be carefully calculated and is not the same as dosages for adults. Most dosages are either age based or weight based. The pediatrician and the pharmacist are the most knowledgeable about the correct dosage of an OTC drug for a child.
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