An agent that has been shown to cause central nervous system toxicity in infants is:
a. silver nitrate. c. mandelic acid (Mandelamine).
b. hexachlorophene (pHisoHex). d. thimerosal (Merthiolate).
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Silver nitrate has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.
B Correct: Risk for CNS toxicity resulted in stopping hexachlorophene use for bathing.
C Incorrect: Mandelic acid has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.
D Incorrect: Thimersol has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.
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