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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The drug of choice for empirical treatment of indwelling line and prosthesis infections caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against coagulase-negative staphylococci, common in device infections.
Question 2 of 5
Enteroviruses include all of the following viruses EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyomaviruses are not enteroviruses; they belong to a different family.
Question 3 of 5
Which is recommended for a woman with active genital HSV infection during labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cesarean section within 4 hours of membrane rupture reduces HSV transmission risk.
Question 4 of 5
The recommended treatment of HHV-6 infection complicated by seizures is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HHV-6 seizures (roseola) are managed symptomatically; antivirals are not routinely indicated.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the recommended treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis or pneumonia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral erythromycin for 14 days treats both conjunctivitis and pneumonia in infants.