An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic with otitis media (OM).Oral amoxicillin is prescribed.What instructions should be given to the parent?
A) Administer all of the prescribed medication.
B) Continue medication until all symptoms subside.
C) Immediately stop giving medication if hearing loss develops.
D) Stop giving medication and come to the clinic 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 OM; antibiotics should continue to be given.Medication may take 24 to 48 hours to make symptoms subside.

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