ATI RN
Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year- old boy presented with abdominal mass, hematuria and hypertension. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wilms' tumor commonly presents with an abdominal mass, hematuria, and hypertension due to renin secretion.
Question 2 of 5
Hemorrhagic cystitis is a complication of which of the following chemotherapeutic agents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide’s metabolite, acrolein, irritates the bladder, causing hemorrhagic cystitis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following classes of chemotherapeutics carries a particular risk for the development of future leukemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Topoisomerase II inhibitors (e.g., etoposide) are linked to secondary leukemias, particularly AML.
Question 4 of 5
CNS involvement should be excluded at the time of diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lumbar puncture with CSF analysis is the standard method to detect CNS involvement in ALL.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following features labels a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a low risk patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: t(12;21) is associated with a favorable prognosis, classifying the patient as low risk.