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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding epidemiology of Neisseria meningitides, all the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningococci do not survive long outside the host.
Question 2 of 5
All the following regarding assessment and care of infants with pertussis are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A paroxysm does not need to be witnessed to decide on care setting.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are clinical features of shigellosis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most children with shigellosis progress to bloody diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
Patients with conditions leading to iron overload are at higher risk of developing infections with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yersinia thrives in iron-rich environments, increasing risk in iron overload states.
Question 5 of 5
Isoniazid is accompanied by significant drug-drug interactions, which of the following is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid increases carbamazepine toxicity by inhibiting its metabolism.