With what beverage should the parents of a child with ringworm be taught to give griseofulvin?
A) Water
B) A carbonated drink
C) Milk
D) Fruit juice

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Griseofulvin is insoluble in water.Giving the medication with a high-fat meal or milk increases absorption.Carbonated drinks do not contain fat,which aids in the absorption of griseofulvin.Fruit juice does not contain any fat; fat aids absorption of the medication.

With What Beverage Should the Parents of a Child with Ringworm