A woman who is breastfeeding is prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin) 250 mg every 8 hours to treat a bacterial infection. What should you teach her?
a. "This drug does not pass into breast milk so continue to breastfeed while you are taking this drug."
b. "This drug passes into breast milk but has no side effects so it is safe to continue breastfeeding."
c. "This drug passes into breast milk and may cause your child to develop an allergy to this drug."
d. "This drug does not pass into breast milk but you might want to avoid breastfeeding while taking it."
ANS: C
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