The nurse is teaching the mother of a 10-month-old baby on the method to administer nystatin liquid as treatment for thrush. Which technique should the nurse instruct the mother to use?
A) Administer it immediately after meals.
B) Give it just prior to meals for best absorption.
C) Give it mixed with orange juice to disguise the taste.
D) Administer it mixed with milk to decrease stomach irritation.
A
Feedback:
Nystatin is an effective antifungal drug for oral thrush. The medication should be dropped into the mouth after feedings so it will remain in contact with the lesions rather than being washed away immediately by a feeding. The medication should not be given before meals or mixed with orange juice or milk.
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