RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1243 of 2368

Which child with impetigo does the nurse expect to receive a systemic antibiotic?

  1. A child with one small nonbullous lesion on the chin
  2. A child with one small nonbullous lesion on the elbow
  3. A child with a single nonbullous lesion on the cheek
  4. A child with widespread nonbullous impetigo
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Correct answer: A child with widespread nonbullous impetigo

Systemic antibiotics are required for bullous impetigo, ecthyma, and widespread nonbullous impetigo. Limited nonbullous disease often responds to topical antibiotics.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026