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A premature neonate suffered respiratory distress and was given an antibiotic 100 mg/kg/day orally. Over the next two days his condition worsened, he become dull, stopped feeding, developed abdominal distention and an ashen gray appearance. Which is the most likely antibiotic given to him: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Erythromycin D. Ciprofloxacin

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A premature neonate suffered respiratory distress
and was given an antibiotic 100 mg/kg/day orally.
Over the next two days his condition worsened, he
become dull, stopped feeding, developed abdominal
distention and an ashen gray appearance. Which is
the most likely antibiotic given to him:
A. Ampicillin
B. Chloramphenicol
C. Erythromycin
D. Ciprofloxacin
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B. Chloramphenico
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