The nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit is caring for an infant with severe gastroesophageal reflux. What medication, if ordered, would the nurse administer to treat this condition?
A) Bethanechol
B) Carbachol
C) Cevimeline
D) Pilocarpine
B
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Only bethanechol is indicated for the treatment of esophageal reflux in infants and children. The other drugs treat intraocular pressure, dry mouth, or to allow surgeons to perform certain surgical procedures.
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