ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug important in the treatment and reduction of flares in SLE and dermatomyositis. The procedure that should be done routinely during the course of administration is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ophthalmological examination is necessary because hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
Topical anti-inflammatory agents, including corticosteroids and immunomodulators, are the cornerstone of therapy for atopic dermatitis. All the following statements are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced efficacy is usually due to tachyphylaxis (diminished response), not true glucocorticoid resistance.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about school refusal is FALSE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older children with school refusal more commonly experience anxiety disorders rather than obsessive disorders. Somatic symptoms are indeed prevalent in school refusal cases.
Question 4 of 5
The standard method for diagnosing food allergy, used to determine whether a child can eat a food safely, is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral food challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies.
Question 5 of 5
Incubation period of hepatitis B virus (HBV)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B has a long incubation period, ranging from 30 to 180 days, depending on viral load and host factors.