The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a well child examination on
a 12monthold child who had repair of a congenital heart defect at 8 months of age. The child has a normal exam. The parent reports that the child is not taking any medications. The nurse practitioner will contact the child's cardiologist to discuss whether the child needs which medication?

Question

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a well child examination on
a 12­month­old child who had repair of a congenital heart defect at 8 months of age. The child has a normal exam. The parent reports that the child is not taking any medications. The nurse practitioner will contact the child's cardiologist to discuss whether the child needs which medication?

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The child had repair of a congenital heart defect, which puts them at risk for infective endocarditis. Amoxicillin is indicated as prophylaxis for infective endocarditis for dental or surgical procedures in these patients. Capoten is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure, which are not mentioned in the scenario. Digoxin and furosemide are not indicated for use in this patient based on the information provided.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Performs a Well Child