The nurse would determine that which pediatric client is experiencing an adverse effect from a medication?

Question

1. A child taking ibuprofen (Advil) for a sports injury who has frequent upset stomach
2. A child taking an ototoxic antibiotic who does not respond when spoken to
3. A child taking amoxicillin for an ear infection who has diarrhea
4. A pregnant teen taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol) who experiences headaches
5. A teenager taking minocycline (Minocin) for acne who has a rash

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Ibuprofen can cause upset stomach if taken on an empty stomach.
Rationale 2: Several antibiotics can be toxic to the organs responsible for hearing, which may result in hearing loss.
Rationale 3: Amoxicillin can cause diarrhea.
Rationale 4: Ferrous sulfate commonly causes black stools, not headaches.
Rationale 5: Minocycline often causes nausea, not a rash.
Global Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause upset stomach if taken on an empty stomach. Several antibiotics can be toxic to the organs responsible for hearing, which may result in hearing loss. Amoxicillin can cause diarrhea. Ferrous sulfate commonly causes black stools, not headaches. Minocycline often causes nausea, not a rash.