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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common finding among infants with congenital rubella syndrome is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deafness is the most common feature of congenital rubella syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Oral therapy with acyclovir (20 mg/kg/dose; maximum: 800 mg/dose) given as 4 doses/day for 5 days can be used to treat uncomplicated varicella in individuals at increased risk for moderate to severe varicella. It includes all the following individuals EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic hematological disorders are not a standard indication for acyclovir in uncomplicated varicella.
Question 3 of 5
Typically, the first sign of infection in infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rhinorrhea is typically the initial symptom of RSV in infants.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following statements regarding Giardia lamblia is TRUE
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardia cysts are resistant to standard chlorine levels in drinking water.
Question 5 of 5
Hand-foot-mouth disease is one of the more distinctive rash syndromes; it is MOST frequently caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coxsackievirus A16 is the most frequent cause of hand-foot-mouth disease.