What should the nurse include in patient teaching for SA and her parents?
The health care provider changed the amoxicillin order to cefaclor (Ceclor) 250 mg every 8 hours. The therapeutic dosage for children is 20 to 40 mg/kg/d in three divided doses. The child weighs 40 pounds.
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Case summary:
The patient is 6 years old and has the condition of otitis media. The medication prescribed is 250mg of amoxicillin every 8 hours. The nurse finds out from the patient’s parents that the patient is allergic to penicillin.
Description about the cefaclor given to the patient:
The patient is allergic to penicillin for which the medication has been changed to cefaclor. The usual adult dosage for a patient with otitis media is 250 to 500 mg orally every 8 hours for a period of 10 to 14 days.
The dosage for children is 20 to 40 mg/kg/day divided into oral doses every 8-12 hours for at least 10 days. It must not exceed 1g/day.
Conclusion:
As the weight of the child is 40 pounds the prescribed medication is appropriate and within safe parameters.
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