NCLEX-PN Practice Q 138

By | March 1, 2022

Which antibiotic is contraindicated for the treatment of infections in infants and young children?
  
     A. E-Mycin (erythromycin)
     B. Amoxil (amoxicillin)
     C. Cefotan (cefotetan)
     D. Tetracyn (tetracycline)
    
    

Correct Answer: D. Tetracyn (tetracycline)

Option D: Tetracycline is contraindicated for use in infants and young children because it stains the teeth and arrests bone development.

Options B, C, and D: These antibiotics are often used to treat infections in infants and children.

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