Which classification(s) of drugs is/are more commonly prescribed for children due to their high incidence of infectious diseases?
1. Respiratory drugs
2. Systemic antibiotics
3. Dermatologic drugs
4. Cardiovascular drugs
5. Musculoskeletal system drugs
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Respiratory drugs such as nasal preparations, cold and cough preparations, and antihistamines are frequently used in children.
Rationale 2: Anti-infective drugs are frequently used in children for conditions such as otitis media and upper respiratory infections.
Rationale 3: Commonly used dermatologic drugs used for children include antifungal medications, emollients for dry skin, and corticosteroids for eczema.
Rationale 4: Cardiovascular drugs are infrequently used in children.
Rationale 5: Musculoskeletal system drugs such as anti-inflammatory drugs are infrequently used in children.
Global Rationale: Respiratory drugs such as nasal preparations, cold and cough preparations, and antihistamines are frequently used in children. Anti-infective drugs are frequently used in children for conditions such as otitis media and upper respiratory infections. Commonly used dermatologic drugs used for children include antifungal medications, emollients for dry skin, and corticosteroids for eczema. Cardiovascular drugs are infrequently used in children. Musculoskeletal system drugs such as anti-inflammatory drugs are infrequently used in children.
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