Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients and parents have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their or their child’s treatment options. The following questions related to pain and fever medications may be helpful:

1. How will I know if my child’s pain or fever requires drug treatment?
   
   
2. Which pain relievers or fever reducers are best for my child’s needs?
   
   
3. Are certain medications better at treating fever?
   
   
4. Are certain medications better at relieving pain?
   
   
5. Which medical conditions might prevent the use of these medications in my child?
   
   
6. Is there any instance where aspirin might be the drug of choice, despite its risks?
   
   
7. How many times a day should my child take these medications?
   
   
8. Which side effects should I look for when my child uses a fever reducer or pain reliever?
   
   
9. When should I contact you about side effects in my child?
   
   
10. What are the symptoms of potential overdose that I should watch for in my child?
    
    
11. What other treatments might best supplement my child’s medication therapy?
    
    
12. For how long will my child need to take these medications?
    
    
13. What should I do if the medications do not appear to be working?