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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
In neonates with HSV infection including CNS involvement, to improve neurodevelopmental outcome, suppressive therapy with oral acyclovir should be used for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Six months of acyclovir suppression improves outcomes in neonatal HSV with CNS involvement.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common cause of recurrent aseptic meningitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HSV, particularly HSV-2, is the leading cause of recurrent aseptic meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
Oral therapy with acyclovir (20 mg/kg/dose; maximum: 800 mg/dose) given as 4 doses/day for 5 days can be used to treat uncomplicated varicella in individuals at increased risk for moderate to severe varicella. It includes all the following individuals EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic hematological disorders are not a standard indication for acyclovir in uncomplicated varicella.
Question 4 of 5
Typically, the first sign of infection in infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rhinorrhea is typically the initial symptom of RSV in infants.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following statements regarding Giardia lamblia is TRUE
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardia cysts are resistant to standard chlorine levels in drinking water.