How long should a 4-year-old child recovering from rheumatic fever need to receive monthly injections of penicillin G?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years
ANS: C
Children who recover from rheumatic fever should have a chemoprophylaxis protocol of penicillin G injections (about 200,000 units per dose) for a minimum of 5 years or up to the age of 18 to prevent further bouts of rheumatic fever.
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