The purpose of this study is to see if a medication taste test influences the prescribing habits of pediatric prescribers at Mayo Clinic.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Before the taste test each participant will fill out an informed consent form and an enrollment survey. Each participant will receive 0.5 mL of each study medication in the taste test. During the taste test each medication in a class will be labeled with a color name so as to prevent any bias from preconceived taste perception. They will record their perception of the medications taste on a visual analog scale (VAS). An anaphlyaxis kit will be on hand in case of emergencies. Between samples participants will cleanse their palate with a saltine cracker and 30 mL of water. 5 different classes of medications will be tested. Medications to be sampled and the corresponding dose of the test dose are: * Cephalosporins: cefdinir 12.5 mg, cefixime 10 mg * Penicillins: penicillin VK 12.5 mg, amoxicillin 12.5 mg * Analgesic/antipyretics: acetaminophen 16 mg, ibuprofen 10 mg * Steroids: prednisolone 1.5 mg, prednisone 0.5 mg * H2 receptor blockers: famotidine 4 mg, ranitidine 7.5 mg
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Taste scores on the visual analog scale
Medication taste scores on the visual analog scale before and after a medication tasting will be measured.
Time frame: Change from baseline in taste scores at 3 months
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