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Redwolflake15

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What is the rationale for not administering tetracycline (Sumycin) to children under the age of 8 years?
 
  A) It will not treat the infection.
  B) It will increase the risk of heart failure.
  C) It will interfere with enamel development.
  D) It will increase the risk for future infections.

Question 2

A patient has received a large amount of chemotherapy to treat leukemia. The patient develops gastrointestinal upset, hypertension, and paresthesias. What syndrome is the patient developing?
 
  A) Frhlich's syndrome
  B) Epidermal nevus syndrome
  C) Irritable bowel syndrome
  D) Lysis syndrome


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Tetracyclines should not be used in children younger than 8 years because of their effects on teeth and bones. In teeth, the drugs interfere with enamel development. The medication can treat the infection. Tetracycline does not increase the risk of heart failure. The administration of tetracycline will not increase the risk of future infections.

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