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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Relative bradycardia (when the pulse rate remains low in the presence of fever) can accompany all the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drug fever typically does not cause relative bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
S. pneumoniae is the most frequent cause of bacteremia, bacterial pneumonia, otitis media, and bacterial meningitis in children. Children at increased risk of pneumococcal infections include those with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Megaloblastic anemia is not a recognized risk factor for pneumococcal infections.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A painless, slow-growing, hard mass producing cutaneous fistulas, a condition commonly known as lumpy jaw is usually caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Actinomyces causes actinomycosis, known as lumpy jaw.
Question 5 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.