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Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Best diagnostic test for Cushing syndrome is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 24-hour urinary free cortisol screens for Cushing syndrome, per AAP (doc p150, Q592).
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with a limp and hip pain. X-ray shows a lytic lesion. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ewing sarcoma presents with lytic lesions, per NCI. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a limp. Hip aspiration shows pus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and pus, per AAP. A, C-E lack pus.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old girl presents with fever and a sore throat. Exam shows tonsillar exudates and tender lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strep throat features exudates and lymphadenopathy, per IDSA. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool culture grows Shigella. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Azithromycin treats Shigella, per IDSA. A, C-E are less effective.