The pediatric patient has a fever and the nurse is preparing to administer an antipyretic. What drug would be the best choice for this patient?
A) Balsalazide (Colazal)
B) Naproxen (Naprosyn)
C) Indomethacin (Indocin)
D) Aspirin
B
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Naproxen is approved for pediatric use and has antipyretic properties. Balsalazide is used to treat ulcerative colitis and would not be appropriate for treating a fever. Indomethacin has anti-inflammatory effects but does not have antipyretic effects. Aspirin would not be appropriate for treating a child with a fever of unknown origin due to risk of Reye's syndrome.
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