How Well Do You Know Your Children's Medicine?
Question 1/10
Which medication should not be used to relieve your child’s pain and fever?
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Aspirin
Question 2/10
To figure out the right dose for your child, you should first use:
- Their age
- Their weight
- Their height
Question 3/10
What’s the best way to give adult medicine to children?
- Dilute it with water.
- Give half a normal dose.
- You shouldn’t without talking to your doctor.
Question 4/10
If your child throws up after you give them ibuprofen, you can give them another dose right away.
- True
- False
Question 5/10
What’s the best way to get rid of unused medicines?
- Pour them down the sink or flush them down the toilet.
- Mix them with dirt or kitty litter, then throw them away inside a sealed plastic bag.
- Bury them
Question 6/10
How long after the expiration date is it safe to use over-the-counter (OTC) children’s medicine?
- One month
- Many years
- Expired OTC medicine is unsafe
Question 7/10
Which medication will last longer in your child’s system?
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
Question 8/10
In the U.S., most ibuprofen overdoses happen in children.
- True
- False
Question 9/10
At which age can your child start to take over-the-counter cold and cough medicines?
- 2 years old
- 4 years old
- 6 years old
Question 10/10
Where’s the safest place to store your child’s medication?
- On top of a high shelf
- In a locked cabinet
- In the refrigerator