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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial pneumonia is the leading cause of pleural effusion in children. Parapneumonic effusions develop as a complication of pneumonia due to inflammation and exudate accumulation in the pleural space.
Question 2 of 5
Sting sites rarely become infected possibly owing to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venom from certain insects contains antimicrobial peptides that reduce the risk of infection at sting sites by inhibiting bacterial growth.
Question 3 of 5
What is a key consequence of income inequality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Income inequality often leads to higher crime rates as individuals in lower-income brackets may resort to illegal activities due to lack of resources.
Question 4 of 5
Treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. The mainstay of pharmacological therapy is corticosteroids that should be integrated with non-pharmacological therapy. Of the following, the recommendation that is LEAST part of non-pharmacological treatment program in JDM is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed rest is not typically recommended; activity is encouraged to prevent muscle atrophy.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following agents is implicated in causing cutaneous lupus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfonamides are associated with drug-induced lupus, which presents with cutaneous manifestations.