Children who experience fever associated with viral infections of the upper respiratory tract or chicken pox should not be treated with products containing:
a. acetaminophen (Tylenol). c. aspirin.
b. propoxyphene (Darvon). d. ibuprofen (Advil).
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not contraindicated.
B Incorrect: This is not contraindicated.
C Correct: Although the exact mechanism is not understood, the use of aspirin in children with viral infections is associated with an increased incidence of Reye syndrome.
D Incorrect: This is not contraindicated.
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