Allergic reaction to amoxicillin

Lori Jenkins is a 6-year-old Caucasian girl. She presents to the physician’s office today with bilateral ear pain, nasal congestion, cough, and a low-grade fever. Her mother reports she is not taking any medications and has no allergies that she is aware of at this point. The physician writes a prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL,give 2 teaspoonful three times a day for 10 days. (Learning Objectives 4, 5)

1. Lori’s mother is concerned that Lori may have an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. What signs or symptoms should the nurse tell Lori’s mother to look for that may indicate an allergic reaction has occurred?

2. What should the nurse tell Lori’s mother about oral suspensions?

3. What should the nurse tell Lori’s mother about the prevention of anti-infective resistance?