Antibiotic Premedication Is Commonly Needed in Clients with Down Syndrome

question 5

Multiple Choice

Antibiotic premedication is commonly needed in clients with Down syndrome because of the high incidence of:

• A)Congenital heart valve defects
• B)Obstructive airway problems
• C)Impaired leukocyte function
• D)Chromosomal abnormalities

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Definitions:

Punishment

An unpleasant stimulus that suppresses behavior.

Teasing

The act of making fun of or attempting to provoke a person or animal in a playful or unkind way.

Frequency

In various contexts, it refers to the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.