Vonda is concerned about the safety of over-the-counter medications for children. She knows that one particular drug has been as

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Vonda is concerned about the safety of over-the-counter medications for children. She knows that one particular drug has been as

sociated with liver toxicity and that the manufacturers of this drug have voluntarily reduced the concentration used in children's formulations. What is this drug?
A) naproxen
B) ibuprofen
C) acetaminophen
D) aspirin

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2 answers:

Harman [31] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-13T22:53:07+03:00

Harman [31]3 years ago

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C because that’s the right answer

Nostrana [21] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-13T21:42:19+03:00

Answer:

c. acetaminophen

Explanation:

Acetaminophen -

It is commonly known as paracetamol .

The medication of acetaminophen is given to reduce pain and fever , it is capable to treat moderate to sever pain , and conditions like cold , backache , arthritis , headache etc.

The medicine is in the form of a tablet which can be given orally .

The overdose of acetaminophen can hamper the liver functioning , and in fever cases can even damage the liver .

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct answer is acetaminophen .