The patient is a 14-month-old child who has been treated with amoxicillin within the past 3 weeks. His parents call the clinic and say he is pulling at his other ear now. After examination of the patient, the child has an ear infection. The best antibiotic to prescribe would be: The patient is a 14-month-old child who has been treated with amoxicillin within the past 3 weeks. His parents call the clinic and say he is pulling at his other ear now. After examination of the patient, the child has an ear infection. The best antibiotic to prescribe would be: Cephalexin (Keflex) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) Cefixime (Suprax) No antibiotic therapy is appropriate at this time