The Most Cost-Effective Treatment for Two or Three Impetigo Lesions

question 16

Multiple Choice

The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is:

• A) Mupirocin ointment
• B) Retapamulin (Altabax) ointment
• C) Topical clindamycin solution
• D) Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

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Money Income

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Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, where individuals substitute away from more expensive goods towards cheaper ones.

Marginal Utility

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Total Utility

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