A Toddler with Otitis Media Is Prescribed Amoxicillin Clavulanate 250

question 79

Multiple Choice

A toddler with otitis media is prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate 250 mg/5 mL three times daily by mouth for 10 days. What should the nurse teach the mother about this medication?

• A)"It is OK to stop the antibiotic if the child begins to have side effects."
• B)"Give the antibiotic for the full 10 days as prescribed."
• C)"It is important to measure the prescribed dose in a household teaspoon."
• D)"Be sure to administer a loading dose of the medication when you get home."

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