ATI RN
Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
Infants, children, and adolescents in Iraq are routinely immunized against
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iraq’s routine immunization schedule typically covers 12 diseases, including tuberculosis, polio, and measles.
Question 2 of 5
Oral rehydration is the mainstay of treatment for pediatric traveler's diarrhea and the drug of choice is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Azithromycin is commonly used for severe traveler’s diarrhea in children.
Question 3 of 5
Primary immunodeficiencies are compromised states that result from genetic defects affecting 1 or more arms of the immune system while secondary immunodeficiencies result from infection, malignancy, or as an adverse effect of immunomodulating or immunosuppressing medications. Which of the following represent secondary immune deficiency?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis leads to secondary immunodeficiency due to chronic infection.
Question 4 of 5
Penicillins are the drugs of choice for pediatric infections caused by the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listeria monocytogenes is resistant to penicillins; aminoglycosides are preferred.
Question 5 of 5
Toxic shock syndrome is an acute and potentially severe illness characterized by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Focal neurologic abnormalities are not typical of toxic shock syndrome.