The Provider Has Ordered Amoxicillin with Clavulanate (Augmentin) for a Child

question 2

Multiple Choice

The provider has ordered amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin) for a child who has otitis media. The child's parent asks why this drug is necessary when amoxicillin is less expensive. The nurse will explain that clavulanate is added to amoxicillin because it:

• A) binds with albumin to increase the amount of available amoxicillin.
• B) broadens the spectrum of amoxicillin by inhibiting bacterial enzymes.
• C) inhibits hepatic blood flow, leading to increased serum drug levels of amoxicillin.
• D) inhibits the excretion of amoxicillin by interfering with renal function.

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Definitions:

Serum Protein

Proteins present in blood serum, which include antibodies, albumin, and other globulins, playing roles in clotting, immune system function, and other processes.

Urine

Urine is a liquid waste product of the body that is excreted by the kidneys through the process of urination.

IVP

Intravenous pyelogram, a radiographic test that uses a contrast material to visualize and assess the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

Meaning

The significance or definition of a word, phrase, symbol, or action.