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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients with acute rheumatic carditis and more than minimal cardiomegaly should receive prednisone $2 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{kg} /$ day in 4 divided doses for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone is typically given for 2-3 weeks in rheumatic carditis with cardiomegaly.
Question 2 of 5
A poor prognostic factor for invasive meningococcal disease on presentation is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A normal ESR is a poor prognostic sign in meningococcal disease.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST important clinical manifestation of M. catarrhalis infection in children is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the most significant M. catarrhalis infection in children.
Question 4 of 5
The least common clinical feature of typhoid fever in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is less common in children with typhoid fever compared to adults.
Question 5 of 5
Complications of campylobacter jejuni can include acute and late onset complications that may present after the acute infection has resolved. Of the following, the MOST common late-onset complication is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reactive arthritis is the most frequent late complication of Campylobacter infection.