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A client has been diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis caused by a bacterial organism. What antibiotic of choice for treatment of this disorder does the nurse anticipate educating the client about

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Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentin)

In penicillin-allergic patients or those who are unresponsive to amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate is appropriate.

What is Acute rhinosinusitis ?

Acute sinusitis, also called acute rhinosinusitis, is a short-term inflammation of the membranes that line your nose and surrounding sinuses. This impedes your ability to drain mucus from your nose and sinuses.

  • Acute sinusitis is most commonly due to a cold causing viral infection.

  • Augmentin is FDA-approved to treat many different infections, including sinus infections. Augmentin is also taken orally and is available in several strengths.

  • Augmentin is a combination of two different antibiotics — amoxicillin and clavulanate. Clavulanate helps amoxicillin work better against certain bacteria

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