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    STU 25SUM1 Pediatric Competency Proctored Exam

    A 15-year-old patient sustained an open fracture of the left tibia. The LEAST likely pharmacologic consideration would be:

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Oral NSAIDs can be used for mild pain management in fractures and are commonly considered. B. Opioids are appropriate for moderate to severe pain associated with open fractures. C. Tetanus toxoid is important for prophylaxis in open fractures to prevent tetanus infection. D. Muscle relaxants are the least likely pharmacologic consideration in the acute management of an open tibial fracture, as they do not address the primary issues of pain control, infection prevention, or tetanus prophylaxis.

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