Tetracycline is contraindicated in_____________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Children
- B. Pregnancy
- C. Renal failure
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Tetracyclines bind calcium in developing teeth and bones, so they are avoided in children and pregnancy; conventional tetracyclines can also accumulate in renal failure. Doxycycline is the important exception in renal impairment, making option d the intended class-level answer.
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