What beverage should the parents of a child with ringworm be taught to give along with the prescribed griseofulvin (Fulvicin)?
a. Water
b. A carbonated drink
c. Milk
d. Fruit juice
C
Griseofulvin is insoluble in water. Giving the medication with a high-fat meal or milk increases absorption. Carbonated drinks do not contain fat, which aids in the absorption of griseofulvin. Fruit juice does not contain any fat; fat aids absorption of the medication.
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