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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
A toxoid is a modified bacterial toxin that is made non-toxic but still able to induce an active immune response against the toxin. Which of the following vaccine is a toxoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphtheria vaccine is a toxoid, targeting the diphtheria toxin.
Question 2 of 5
Ingestion of dirt is an important clue to infection with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toxoplasmosis is commonly contracted via ingestion of contaminated soil.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common serious bacterial infection in infant aged 1-3 mo is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyelonephritis is the most common serious bacterial infection in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
Metronidazole is highly effective in the treatment of infections caused by anaerobes. It can increase the level of which of the following drugs if given at the same time
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metronidazole inhibits CYP450, increasing phenytoin levels.
Question 5 of 5
Group A streptococcus can be subdivided into more than 220 serotypes on the basis of the M protein antigen, M serotyping is valuable for epidemiologic studies; specific group A streptococcus diseases tend to be associated with certain M types. Of the following, the M type associated with glomerulonephritis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: M type 12 is strongly associated with post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.