What medication would the nurse question if ordered for a pediatric patient?
A) Amikacin
B) Cefazolin
C) Streptomycin
D) Levofloxacin
D
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Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in patients who are younger than 18 years of age. Levofloxacin is the only fluoroquinolone among the answer options and is contraindicated for pediatric patients under age 18.
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