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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Immunization is one of the most beneficial and cost-effective disease prevention measures. As a result of effective and safe vaccines, which of the following diseases has been eradicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smallpox is the only human disease eradicated globally due to vaccination efforts.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old child diagnosed with shigella infection, he can return to his daycare
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CDC guidelines recommend two negative stool cultures after diarrhea resolves for Shigella.
Question 3 of 5
Multiple blood cultures may be required to detect bacteremia associated with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brucellosis often requires multiple cultures due to low bacterial load.
Question 4 of 5
Leukocyte adhesion defects are caused by defects in the β chain of integrin (CD18), which is required for the normal process of neutrophil aggregation and attachment to endothelial surfaces. It is characterized by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ecthyma gangrenosum is not typical of leukocyte adhesion defects.
Question 5 of 5
Which cephalosporin should not be mixed or reconstituted with a calcium-containing product, such as Ringer solution or parenteral nutrition containing calcium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can form precipitates with calcium-containing solutions.