A child is diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis, and the prescriber orders nitazoxanide (Alinia). While preparing the child's parents to administer this drug, the nurse will:
a. determine whether the child is taking immunosuppressant medications.
b. instruct the family to have the child take the drug on an empty stomach.
c. teach the parents that yellow discoloration of the sclerae represents a serious side effect.
d. tell the parents that headache, dry mouth, and a metallic taste are common.
ANS: A
Nitazoxanide is approved for diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in children only and is only effective in children who are immunocompetent. The nurse should assess whether the child is taking immunosuppressant medications. This drug should be given with food. Yellow discoloration of the sclerae may occur but resolves when the drug is discontinued. Headache, dry mouth, and a metallic taste are common side effects of metronidazole.
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