A 20-kg pediatric patient is being treated for toxoplasmosis, and the provider orders pyrimethamine [Daraprim] 10 mg twice daily. The nurse caring for this patient will anticipate which additional order from the provider?
A) Administer 10 to 15 mg of folinic acid with each dose of pyrimethamine.
B) Give the medication intravenously over 30 to 45 minutes.
C) Increase the dose to 20 mg twice daily after 2 to 4 days.
D) Teach the family to monitor for muscle pain and joint stiffness.
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