Josie is a 5 year old who presents to the clinic with a 48-hour history of nausea,vomiting,and some diarrhea.She is unable to keep fluids down and her weight is 4 pounds less than her last recorded weight.Besides IV fluids,her exam warrants the use of an antinausea medication.Which of the following would be the appropriate drug to order for Josie?

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Ondansetron (Zofran) is the most appropriate drug for Josie because it is effective in treating nausea and vomiting, and it has been approved for use in children aged 6 months and older. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) and promethazine (Phenergan) are not recommended in young children due to possible side effects on the central nervous system. Meclizine (Antivert) is primarily used for dizziness and motion sickness, not nausea and vomiting associated with gastroenteritis.

Josie Is a 5 Year Old Who Presents to the Clinic