A 5-year-old child has enuresis. Which medication regime does the nurse educate the parents on related to this diagnosis?
A.
Imipramine (Tofranil), 10 mg before bed
B.
Imipramine (Tofranil), 25 mg before bed
C.
Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan), 5 mg once daily
D.
Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan), 50 mg once daily
ANS: C
Both medications are used in this condition. Tofranil cannot be used in children under the age of 6. The dose of Ditropan is 5 mg once daily and can be titrated upward to a maximum dose of 20 mg/day.
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