An 18-Month-Old Child Is Seen in the Clinic with AOM

question 15

Multiple Choice

An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic with AOM. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is prescribed. Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the instructions?

• A) "I should administer all the prescribed medication."
• B) "I should continue medication until the symptoms subside."
• C) "I will immediately stop giving medication if I notice a change in hearing."
• D) "I will stop giving medication if fever is still present in 24 hours."