Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1250 of 2368

A 5-year-old has early localized Lyme disease. Which medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed?

  1. Doxycycline
  2. Tetracycline
  3. Topical steroid cream alone
  4. Amoxicillin
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Correct answer: Amoxicillin

Children under 8 receive amoxicillin or cefuroxime to avoid tooth staining from tetracycline-type drugs.

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