A healthcare professional assesses a patient who presents with a single lesion on the trunk that is circular, demarcated, and salmon pink. The lesion measures approximately 3 to 4 cm in diameter. What treatment option does the professional educate the patient about?
a. Narrow-band ultraviolet light therapy
b. Oral erythromycin regime
c. Keratolytic agent application
d. Consistent photoprotection
Ans: b. Oral erythromycin regime
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1) Peers. 2) Grandparents. 3) Siblings. 4) Parents.
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a. Continuous passive motion machine b. Elevated toilet seat c. Walker d. Crutches e. TED hose f. Heating pad
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a) Purulent b) Serous
The adult dose of Garamycin is 60 mg. The dose of Garamycin for an infant whose BSA is 0.4 m2 is _______________
a. 24 mg b. 25.5 mg c. 9.4 mg d. 14.1 mg