From the following list, select the drugs associated with intrinsic tooth staining in children younger than 8 years of age

a. metronidazole
b. doxycycline
c. erythromycin
d. clarithromycin
e. tetracycline
f. minocycline


b,e,f. Doxycycline and minocycline is a type of tetracycline that stains newly formed teeth during enamel deposition and should not be used during the last half of pregnancy or in children up to 8 years of age. A complex is formed with calcium orthophosphate that produces a yellow-gray fluorescent discoloration.

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A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her 3-month-old has a rectal temperature of 99.7?F and is not feeding. Which one of the following statements would be appropriate when talking with the mother?

A) "You are right, he does have a fever; have you given him any Tylenol?" B) "Fever in babies is always a concern; has he ever had a febrile seizure?" C) "Why don't we get him undressed so we can cool him down." D) "Given his age, a temperature of 99.7oF is normal."

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You have been called to a New Year's Eve party for a male patient who was stabbed in the anterior chest. According to partygoers, the patient went outside with another male and was stabbed. Fifteen minutes later, he was found in the snow, and 911 was called. When assessing this patient, which finding would you consider to be the most serious and warranting immediate attention?

A) Complaint of a worsening headache B) Capillary refill of 3 seconds C) Decreased breath sounds to the left lung D) Pain and bruising to the left thigh

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To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), individuals must be unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least:

30 days. 60 days. 90 days. 1 year.

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