After teaching a group of students about tetracyclines, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a true statement? Select all that apply
A) Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics.
B) Tetracyclines may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth in children.
C) Tetracyclines can be used when penicillins are contraindicated.
D) Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children younger than 6 years.
E) Tetracyclines are used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat rickettsial disease, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and when the use of penicillins is contraindicated. Tetracyclines are not given to children younger than 9 years of age unless absolutely necessary because these drugs may cause permanent yellow-gray-brown discoloration of the teeth.
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