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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common secondary site involved in cases of pulmonary nocardiosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The brain is the most common secondary site in pulmonary nocardiosis.
Question 3 of 5
Of the following, the MOST effective agent for prophylaxis of meningococcal disease is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is highly effective for meningococcal prophylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common reason for which children receive antibiotics is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the leading reason for antibiotic prescriptions in children.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are clinical features of typhoid fever EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incubation period for typhoid fever is typically 7-14 days, not 30-45 days.