Question

An np sees a preschooler in clinic for the first time. when obtaining a medication history, the np notes that the child is taking a medication for which safety and effectiveness in children has not been established in drug information literature. the np

Answer 1

The np should go contact the doctor and parent and let them know that the medication is unsafe and that the child should be prescribed a new drug. He or she should not let the preschooler leave without taking action. The child could get hurt or sick if the medication is not changed.