Question

You are a nurse and want to administer paracetamol to an infant who needs immediate medication. You have paracetamol tablet and syrup available, which of these will you administer to the infant and why? Note: The answer should be connected to the rate of reaction in chemistry.

A. Tablet, because it has a faster reaction
B. Syrup, because it has a faster reaction
C. Tablet, because it has a slower reaction
D. Syrup, because it has a slower reaction

Answer 1

The syrup is the recommended form of paracetamol for administering to an infant.

Step-by-step explanation:

To administer paracetamol to an infant, it is recommended to use the syrup rather than the tablet. The choice is not connected to the rate of reaction in chemistry. Infant formulas, such as syrup, are specifically designed to be easier to swallow and digest for infants. Tablets may pose a choking hazard and are harder for infants to consume. Therefore, the syrup is the safer and more appropriate option for administration to an infant.