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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following matching regarding pathogens of osteomyelitis and their recommended treatment are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MRSA (E) requires vancomycin, not cefazolin, unlike correct matches (A, B, C, D), per antibiotic guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
A 15-year- old boy presented with a 3-month history of cervical swelling, fever, weight loss, and night sweating. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hodgkin lymphoma typically presents with painless lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and night sweats in adolescents.
Question 3 of 5
Radiation therapy is indicated in which of the following oncologic emergencies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy is used to relieve spinal cord compression in emergencies like neuroblastoma or lymphoma.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following agents can cause significant allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asparaginase is known for causing hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
The incidence of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia peaks at the age of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ALL incidence peaks between 2-5 years, making it the most common cancer in this age group.