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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Medications

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Which of the following medications would be appropriate to treat a Candida infection in a child of 12 years?
  1. Tobramycin
  2. Fluconozole
  3. Ampicillin
  4. Clindamycin
Explanation
Answer: B - Tobramycin is an anti-bacterial and interferes with protein synthesis. Ampicillin is another anti-bacterial and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Clindamycin is a lincosamide anti-bacterial. Fluconasole is the only anti-fungal listed. Fluconazole is effective against Candida and Cryptococcus and can be used in children.
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