The school nurse is preparing a presentation for the parent-teacher association meeting on medications commonly used in school-aged children. It is important to note what primary disadvantage of the use of combination products such as Cortisporin Otic?
a. School-aged children may need only one drug, not a combination.
b. Combination products may not have the desired dose for school-aged children.
c. There is increased cost in using combination products for school-aged children.
d. Combination products are less effective for school-aged children.
Answer: a. School-aged children may need only one drug, not a combination.
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