An 18-Month-Old Child Is Seen in the Clinic with AOM

question 15

Multiple Choice

An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic with AOM. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is prescribed. Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the instructions?

• A) "I should administer all the prescribed medication."
• B) "I should continue medication until the symptoms subside."
• C) "I will immediately stop giving medication if I notice a change in hearing."
• D) "I will stop giving medication if fever is still present in 24 hours."

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Definitions:

Conj

A conjunction is a logical operator that connects two statements in a way that the resulting statement is true only if both connected statements are true.

MP

Modus Ponens, a fundamental rule of logical deduction allowing one to derive a conclusion from a conditional statement and its antecedent.

Conj

A shortened form of conjunction, referring to a grammatical connector between words, phrases, or clauses.

Simp

Slang for someone who is perceived to be overly subservient or attentive towards another person, often in pursuit of emotional or romantic attention.