Question

A concerned mother arrives in clinic with her 9 month-old infant who has is having teething pain. The mother has purchased some topical benzocaine gel and wants to apply it to the infant's gums. Which statement(s) made by a nurse would be the most appropriate? Question 10 options:

a) "Topical medications are among the safest to use in infants. It is fine to use the medication once daily."

b) "Infants absorb greater amounts of topical medications. Toxicity is a concern with this medication."

c) "You should check with your pediatrician, but it is likely that the doctor will recommend topical diphenhydramine in addition to the benzocaine for better effect."

d) "You should consider a different treatment, because your baby is likely to spit out the medication."

Answer 1

Answer

( b )

-infant absorb greater amount of topical medications,Toxicity is a concern with this medication.

Reason--

Toothing pain is common in all infants in their developmental stage. the gum around the emerging teeth is swollen and tender so that the baby feel discomfort and pain, For reliving pain and inflammation , should give gentle massage to the babys gum by using our clean finger or a wet gauze. And also can use a cold spoon or chilled to soothing on the babys gum, The topical medication like benzocaine should not applied for pain relief, this may leads to the life thretening complications,. If necessary use acetaminophen(Tylenol) recommented by the doctor as a pain relief medication.