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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 15-year- old boy presented with a 3-month history of cervical swelling, fever, weight loss, and night sweating. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hodgkin lymphoma typically presents with painless lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and night sweats in adolescents.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following agents can cause significant allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asparaginase is known for causing hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
The incidence of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia peaks at the age of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ALL incidence peaks between 2-5 years, making it the most common cancer in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
Prophylaxis with oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is recommended during treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia to prevent
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TMP-SMX prevents Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, a significant risk during ALL treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following viruses plays a role in the etiology of lymphoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epstein-Barr virus is strongly linked to lymphomas, including Burkitt and Hodgkin types.