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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old child complains of bilateral thigh pain, motor weakness, and some sensory deficits of both lower limbs; he has a history of bladder dysfunction over the past 2 weeks; MRI of the spinal cord shows a mass arising from the filum terminale and conus medullaris causing some pressure effect. A CNS tumor is suspected. Which of the following tumor is MOST likely arising in such site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxopapillary ependymomas are common in the conus medullaris and filum terminale region.
Question 2 of 5
Drug reactions to penicillins and cephalosporins are common in pediatrics. Risk factors for drug reactions include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing age (>20 years) is not a risk factor; in fact, drug reactions are more common in younger patients.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a common cause of oral allergy syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peanuts are not a common cause of oral allergy syndrome, which is typically triggered by raw fruits and vegetables.
Question 4 of 5
Potential adverse effects of Depo-provera include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight gain is a common side effect of Depo-provera, along with irregular bleeding patterns.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old child complains of bilateral thigh pain, motor weakness, and some sensory deficits of both lower limbs; he has a history of bladder dysfunction over the past 2 weeks; MRI of the spinal cord shows a mass arising from the filum terminale and conus medullaris causing some pressure effect. A CNS tumor is suspected. Which of the following tumor is MOST likely arising in such site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxopapillary ependymomas are common in the conus medullaris and filum terminale region.