Pediatrics Flashcards
1
Q
A healthy 7 year-old child is diagnosed with pneumonia. He is febrile but not in distress. What is the preferred treatment for him?
A
Azithromycin
2
Q
A 9 year-old has been diagnosed with chickenpox. A drug that should be avoided in him is
A
Aspirin
should be avoided in all viral infections in children
3
Q
A 3 year-old healthy child is diagnosed with pneumonia. He is febrile but in no distress. What is the preferred treatment for him?
A
Amoxicillin, doses 80-100 mg/kg/d
4
Q
A 6 year-old has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Which drug should be used to treat him?
A
Amoxicillin
