Which of the following represent contraindications to treatment with a sulfonamide? Select all that apply
A) Children younger than 6 years of age
B) Adults older than 65 years of age
C) Lactating females
D) Clients with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci infections
E) Women in the second trimester of pregnancy
Ans: C, D
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The sulfonamides are contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to the sulfonamides, during lactation, in children younger than 2 years of age, near the end of pregnancy, and for infections caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
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