MCQ Pediatrics 5

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A 7-year-old boy is stung by a wasp on his lower leg. A large local reaction with swelling and redness over most of his calf develops over the next 2 days. There are no systemic symptoms.

True statement concerning this patient includes which of the following?

A)A broad spectrum oral antibiotic should be prescribed.
B)The patient’s reaction to subsequent wasp stings will likely be similar to this one. C)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is not indicated.
D)Venom immunotherapy would be effective for preventing large local reactions in the future.

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