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Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 520 of 2368

A parent asks the nurse if aspirin can be given to a 9-year-old child who has flu-like symptoms. What is the nurse's best response?

  1. "Aspirin is safe if it is given with food."
  2. "Aspirin should be avoided because of the risk of Reye's syndrome."
  3. "Aspirin is safe if it is given at half the adult dose."
  4. "Aspirin should be avoided because it causes bradycardia."
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Correct answer: "Aspirin should be avoided because of the risk of Reye's syndrome."

Aspirin is contraindicated in children under 12 with flu-like symptoms because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Antiplatelets. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026