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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common adverse reaction to intramuscular immunoglobulin is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at the injection site is the most frequent side effect of intramuscular immunoglobulin administration.
Question 2 of 5
Fever is defined as a rectal temperature of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is typically defined as a rectal temperature of 38°C or higher.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of fever is persistent and varies by more than $0.5°C (0.9°F)/day?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remittent fever fluctuates more than 0.5°C daily but remains elevated.
Question 4 of 5
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin active against all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cefixime has poor activity against Staphylococci.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following represent a major criterion for the diagnosis of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rash is a major diagnostic criterion for staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome.