A parent told the public health nurse that her 6-year-old son has been taking tetracycline for a chronic skin condition. The parent asked if this could cause any problems for the child.
What should the nurse explain to the parent?
A . Giving tetracycline to a child younger than 8 years may cause permanent staining of his teeth.
B . If you give tetracycline with milk, it may be absorbed readily.
C . The medication should be given to adults, not children.
D . Secondary infections of chronic skin disorders do not respond to antibiotics.
Answer: A
Explanation:
(A) Tetracycline should be avoided during tooth development because it interferes with enamel formation and dental pigmentation.
(B) Milk interferes with the absorption of tetracyclines.
(C) Children older than 9 years or past the tooth development stage may be given tetracycline.
(D) Secondary infections of chronic skin disorders may respond to antibiotics such as penicillin or tetracyclines.
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