Medical MCQ - What is the MOST suitable management for a 2 year old child presenting with complaints of cough for 5 days. On examination his respiratory rate is 40/ minute. He is well nourished, ale and feeding well:

What is the MOST suitable management for a 2 year old child presenting with complaints of cough for 5 days. On examination his respiratory rate is 40/ minute. He is well nourished, ale and feeding well:

Advise mother to give home care

Sta cotrimoxazole in age appropriate doses

Sta with first dose intramuscular ampicillin

None of the above

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Social & Preventive Medicine

Correct Answer:

Advise mother to give home care

Description:

As per IMNCI classification, child has no pneumonia. Antibiotics are not recommended in the management. The child is given symptomatic management. The mother is advised to give home care. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 160-161.

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