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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a chronic complication of measles with a delayed onset and an outcome that is nearly always fatal. SSPE is characterized by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massive myoclonus is a hallmark of the first stage of SSPE.
Question 2 of 5
Encephalitis and acute cerebellar ataxia are well-described neurologic complications of varicella. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recovery from varicella neurologic complications is typically gradual, not within 96 hours.
Question 3 of 5
Amantadine and rimantadine are effective only against influenza A viruses and are not approved for use in children younger than
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amantadine and rimantadine are not approved for children under 18 months.
Question 4 of 5
All the following can cause human amoebic meningoencephalitis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Entamoeba histolytica does not cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common cause of death in kala azar is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary bacterial infections are the leading cause of death in kala azar.