What cannot be given to children at the CYP?

What cannot be given to children at the CYP?

• A. Over-the-counter oral medication
• B. Ibuprofen with prescription
• C. Liquid vitamins
• D. Acetaminophen with supervision

Answer: (A)

In CYP settings, medicines are given only with proper written authorization and under supervision to protect children from dosing errors and unexpected reactions. Over-the-counter oral medications cannot be given without a physician’s order and clear dosing instructions. This makes them not allowable in the absence of a medical order, even though other options involve meds that can be given if there is an appropriate prescription or policy-guided supervision. For example, a medication like ibuprofen would be allowed if prescribed and administered according to the doctor’s instructions; acetaminophen can be given under supervision with known dosing guidelines; and liquid vitamins may be given if the program allows and the dosing is provided by the parent. Always follow the facility’s medication policy, require written authorization, and document all administrations.

In CYP settings, medicines are given only with proper written authorization and under supervision to protect children from dosing errors and unexpected reactions. Over-the-counter oral medications cannot be given without a physician’s order and clear dosing instructions. This makes them not allowable in the absence of a medical order, even though other options involve meds that can be given if there is an appropriate prescription or policy-guided supervision. For example, a medication like ibuprofen would be allowed if prescribed and administered according to the doctor’s instructions; acetaminophen can be given under supervision with known dosing guidelines; and liquid vitamins may be given if the program allows and the dosing is provided by the parent. Always follow the facility’s medication policy, require written authorization, and document all administrations.