The Parent of an Infant with Otitis Media Asks the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

The parent of an infant with otitis media asks the nurse why the prescriber has ordered amoxicillin [Amoxil] and not ampicillin [Unasyn]. What will the nurse tell the parent?

• A) Amoxicillin is a broader spectrum antibiotic than ampicillin.
• B) Amoxicillin is not inactivated by beta-lactamases.
• C) Ampicillin is associated with more allergic reactions.
• D) Ampicillin is not as acid stable as amoxicillin.

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