An 8-year-old child is being treated for suspected tetanus. Which medications are appropriate for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
B.
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
C.
Erythromycin (Erythrocin)
D.
Penicillin G (Pfizerpen)
E.
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
ANS: C, D
Penicillin G and erythromycin are appropriate choices for this child. Older children can take tetracycline once they have all their adult teeth. Ceftriaxone and clindamycin are not used.
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