Pong-Tai Is a 12-Month-Old Child Who Is Being Treated with Amoxicillin

question 3

Multiple Choice

Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to:

• A) Advise the parents that some diarrhea is normal with amoxicillin and recommend probiotics daily.
• B) Change the antibiotic to one that is less of a gastrointestinal irritant.
• C) Order stool cultures for suspected viral pathogens not treated by the amoxicillin.
• D) Recommend increased fluids and fiber in his diet.

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