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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are clinical features of shigellosis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most children with shigellosis progress to bloody diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
Isoniazid is accompanied by significant drug-drug interactions, which of the following is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid increases carbamazepine toxicity by inhibiting its metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
Ribavirin is a guanosine analog that has broad-spectrum activity against a variety of viruses, particularly RNA viruses. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribavirin is not generally nontoxic; it has significant side effects.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common complication of mumps is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningitis is the most common complication of mumps.
Question 5 of 5
In patients with neonatal HSV infection who receive IV treatment for 2-3 weeks then suppressive treatment for 6 months, they should be monitored by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ANC monitoring is required due to acyclovir’s potential neutropenia effect.