Antipyretic drugs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen) often are used to alleviate the discomforts of fever and to protect vulnerable organs, such as the brain, from extreme elevations in body temperature

Question

However, the use of aspirin in children is limited due to the possibility of what disease? A) Munchausen's syndrome
B) Guillain-Barré syndrome
C) Angelman's syndrome
D) Reye's syndrome

Answer 1

D
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Salicylates like aspirin are contraindicated for the treatment of childhood fevers because of the risk of Reye's syndrome in children and teenagers. Munchausen's syndrome is an unusual condition characterized by habitual pleas for treatment and hospitalization for a symptomatic but imaginary acute illness. Guillain-Barré syndrome is an idiopathic, peripheral polyneuritis that occurs 1 to 3 weeks after a mild episode of fever associated with a viral infection or with immunization. Angelman's syndrome is an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by jerky puppet-like movements, frequent laughter, mental and motor retardation, a peculiar open-mouthed facial expression, and seizures. Salicylates like aspirin are not contraindicated for patients with Munchausen's syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or Angelman's syndrome.