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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Adrenal production of androgen with development of underarm odor and faint genital hair (adrenarche) may occur as early as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenarche typically begins around age 8, characterized by increased adrenal androgen production leading to body odor and pubic hair growth.
Question 2 of 5
Shock associated with decreased central venous pressure includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock typically presents with increased central venous pressure due to impaired cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
Systemic corticosteroids are rarely indicated in the treatment of atopic dermatitis because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound flare-ups often occur after stopping systemic corticosteroids.
Question 4 of 5
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis has many subtypes. Arthritis must be present to make a diagnosis of any subtype; involved joints oftenly have the following signs EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythema is not typically associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis unless there is an additional inflammatory condition.
Question 5 of 5
The most common infecting agent associated with the development of transient aplastic crisis in children with chronic hemolytic anemia is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 infects erythroid progenitor cells, halting red cell production. In chronic hemolytic anemia (e.g., sickle cell disease, hereditary spherocytosis), this leads to transient aplastic crisis with severe anemia.