Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 543 of 2368
A teenager recovering from influenza-like symptoms has diarrhea. Which medication should the nurse question?
- Lactobacillus
- Oral rehydration solution
- Soft, bland foods
- Bismuth subsalicylate
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Correct answer: Bismuth subsalicylate
Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylate and may lead to Reye's syndrome in children and teenagers recovering from flu-like illness.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Antidiarrheal Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026