A 6-Year-Old Child Has Otitis Media and Is Being Treated

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old child has otitis media and is being treated with amoxicillin [Amoxil] and ibuprofen [Motrin]. The child's parent calls the nurse to report that the child's pain is not relieved with the ibuprofen. The child is afebrile and there is no drainage from either ear. The nurse will discuss which additional treatment with the child's provider?

• A) Adding acetaminophen [Tylenol] to the pain medication regimen
• B) Applying antipyrine and benzocaine [Aurodex] solution to the ear canals
• C) Changing the antibiotic to amoxicillin/clavulanate [Augmentin]
• D) Performing a tympanostomy to relieve pressure in the middle ear

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