Question 1
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Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His parents call the clinic and say he has
developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to:
Question options:
Advise the parents that some diarrhea is normal with amoxicillin and recommend probiotics daily.
Change the antibiotic to one that is less of a gastrointestinal irritant.
Order stool cultures for suspected viral pathogens not treated by the amoxicillin.
Recommend increased fluids and fiber in his diet.
Question 2
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To prevent further development of antibacterial resistance it is recommended that fluoroquinolones be reserved for treatment of:
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Urinary tract infections in young women
Upper respiratory infections in adults
Skin and soft tissue infections in adults
Community-acquired pneumonia in patients with comorbidities
Question 3
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Treatment for suspected gonorrhea is:
Question options:
Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1
Ceftriaxone 2 grams IM x 1