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D2AR0N

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An adult patient has a history of rheumatic fever. Which of the following medications should be administered as prophylaxis for rheumatic fever?
 
  A) Cyclacillin (Cyclapen)
  B) Amoxicillin (Augmentin)
  C) Dicloxacillin
  D) Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA)

Question 2

A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. What will the patient likely develop if the condition is left untreated?
 
  A) Mental retardation
  B) Renal dysfunction
  C) An immune disorder
  D) Paralytic ileus


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Kjones0604

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) is administered as prophylaxis for rheumatic fever. Cyclacillin, amoxicillin, and dicloxacillin are not routinely administered for prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Answer to Question 2

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If cretinism is untreated until the child is several months old, permanent mental retardation is likely to result. The patient will not suffer from renal dysfunction, an immune disorder, or paralytic ileus.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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