A Child That May Warrant "Watchful Waiting" Instead of Prescribing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child that may warrant "watchful waiting" instead of prescribing an antibiotic for acute otitis media includes patients who:

• A) Are low risk with temperature less than 39^oC or 102.2^oF
• B) Have reliable parents with transportation
• C) Are older than age 2 years
• D) All of the above

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