Which of the following class of antibiotics can lead to torsades de pointes (QT prolongation) in a patient who has a preexisting arrhythmia
A. Macrolides
B. Cephalosporins
C. Aminogylcosides
D. Beta lactamase inhibitors
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You have a 12 year old who is being treated for an infection, they come in for a check up and complain of mild to moderate pain in their Achilles tendon area when they walk. What is your next move?
A. Lower the antibiotic dose
B. Change antibiotics
C. Continue regimen and advise it self resolve
D. Send them to the ER
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