What is the antidiarrheal of choice the nurse will administer to children older than 2 years of age with diarrhea?
A) Bismuth salts (Pepto-Bismol)
B) Loperamide (Imodium)
C) Paregoric (generic)
D) Difenoxin (Motofen)
B
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Loperamide may be the antidiarrheal of choice in children older than 2 years of age if such a drug is needed. Special precautions need to be taken to monitor for electrolyte and fluid disturbances and supportive measures should be taken as needed. Serious fluid volume deficits may rapidly develop in children with diarrhea. Appropriate fluid replacement should include oral rehydration solutions. Although bismuth salts and paregoric may be given to children, they are not the drugs of choice. Difenoxin is not for use in children under 12 years of age.
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