A child's otitis media has resulted in pain and fever. The child's mother has asked the nurse to recommend OTC remedies to address these problems. Which of the following recommendations is most likely to be safe and effective?
A) Concurrent use of ASA and ibuprofen for 3 days
B) Alternating doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen
C) Monotherapy with ASA until symptoms improve
D) Use of an OTC antihistamine and acetaminophen
B
Feedback:
Alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen every 4 hours over a 3-day period to control fever in young children (ages 6–36 months) has been shown to be more effective than monotherapy with either agent. ASA is contraindicated in children, and an antihistamine is unnecessary.
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