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Amoxicillin for Pediatric Ear Infections Assignment Pdf 2022

   

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Running head: AMOXICILLIN FOR PEDIATRIC EAR INFECTIONSAMOXICILLIN FOR PEDIATRIC EAR INFECTIONSName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Notes

1AMOXICILLIN FOR PEDIATRIC EAR INFECTIONSPart 1: Patient education toolAppropriate use of medicationAmoxicillin is used for an oral antimicrobial agent for the treatment of acute otitis media in children (Qureishi et al., 2014). Amoxicillin is recommended at a dose of 125 mg, three times a day to be given to children suffering from otitis media. A 10 day course is prescribed to children and is considered the optimal duration (Chu et al., 2014; Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, 2018). Factors affecting efficacyAccording to the FDA, amoxicillin efficacy is usually higher in children aged greater than 2 years than children who are less than 2 years of age. The antibiotic is effective if given for10 days duration in children, who are less than 2 years of age suffering from acute otitis media, while 5 days treatment is effective for children aged 2 years or above (Fda.gov, 2018). Side effects or chemical interactionsAbdominal pain, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, bleeding, allergic reactions. Some of the rare but serious side effects include anaphylaxis, seizures, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, among others. Small amounts of amoxicillin present in breast milk can cause diarrhea or any other form of allergic reactions in nursing infants (Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, 2018; Haveles, 2014). Storage, handling and disposalIt should be stored in an air tight container, out of reach of children, storage at room temperature away from excess moisture and heat. Liquids to be kept in refrigerator and should not be freezed. Medication to be disposed after 14 days (Accessdata.fda.gov, 2018).

2AMOXICILLIN FOR PEDIATRIC EAR INFECTIONSPart 2: Evidence based practiceThe practice standards for nurses and midwives ensure that there are no medication errorswith respect to prescriptions that involve the use of medications that have the potential to interact, documentation of the prescribing process and outcomes and safe as well as an effective prescribing practice that in turn will lead to enhanced patient outcomes and prevent the occurrence of adverse events. Practice standard 2 involves the role of communication and medication history taking for safe and effective prescribing of medications in order to prevent any adverse outcomes. Knowledge of medicinal products is also essential in order to ensure safe management of medication by the prescribing authority. The registered nurse is required to have a good understanding of the efficacy of the medication being provided and whether it has any possible side effects or interacts with other drugs. A comprehensive documentation of medication history is also essential in order to ensure that prescribing errors are minimized with respect to patient allergies to certain drugs (Nmbi.ie, 2018; Nmc.org.uk, 2018). Educational tools play an important role in promoting effective communication with respect to drug therapy. Communications of medications is an important method associated with patient safety and increased quality of care provided to the patients. Educational tools play an important role in proper communication of the medication to the patient, which results in effective medication adherence and also helps to improve the patient favorable outcomes. Educational tools consist of the name of the medicine, purpose of use, dosage and possible side effects (Lavanya et al., 2016). Proper prescriptions in the field of pharmacology ensures that medication errors are prevented thereby ensuring patient safety and quality patient outcomes. Clinical pharmacologists share a common principle associated with drug therapy and ensures safety and efficacy with

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