Kamsi
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11. A 2-day-old newborn is brought to the physician
because of a
generalized rash for 6 hours. The newborn is active,
alert, and feeding
well. His temperature is 36.9 C (98.4 F).
Examination shows a rash
consisting of numerous white and pale yellow papules
with a large base of
macular erythema over the trunk and extremities.
Wright's stain of
scrapings from the lesions shows eosinophils. Which
of the following is
the most appropriate next step in management?
A
) Reassurance
B
) Topical corticosteroid therapy
C
) Intravenous acyclovir therapy
D
) Intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin therapy
E
) Intravenous nafcillin therapy
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| kpmle2
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A) Reassurance ---ERYTHEMA TOXICUM
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| dr confused
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| donjuan
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A
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