Erik Presents with One Golden-Crusted Lesion at the Site of an Insect

question 18

Multiple Choice

Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive-treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment?

• A) Mupirocin (Bactroban)
• B) Bacitracin and polymixin B (generic double antibiotic ointment)
• C) Retapamulin (Altabax)
• D) Oral cephalexin (Keflex)

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