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."

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Antibiotics should be given for their full course to prevent recurrence of infection with resistant bacteria. Symptoms may subside before the full course is given. Hearing loss is a complication of AOM. Antibiotics should continue to be given. Medication may take 24 to 48 hours to make symptoms subside. It should be continued.

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