The nurse understands which of the following drugs should not be used to treat nasal congestion in a 5-year-old client?
a. oxymetazoline HCl c. pseudoephedrine HCl
b. chlorpheniramine d. meclizine HCl
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is safe in children 2-6 years of age and up.
B Incorrect: This is safe for children 2-5 years of age and up.
C Incorrect: This is safe for children 2-5 years of age and up.
D Correct: This is not approved for use in children under the age of 12.
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