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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common infecting agent associated with the development of transient aplastic crisis in children with chronic hemolytic anemia is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 infects erythroid progenitor cells, halting red cell production. In chronic hemolytic anemia (e.g., sickle cell disease, hereditary spherocytosis), this leads to transient aplastic crisis with severe anemia.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: Anesthetic risks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Succinylcholine increases the risk of myocardial depression with volatile agents, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac events.
Question 3 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risperidone belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics, not tricyclic antidepressants. The other options correctly match the medication with its pharmacological group.
Question 4 of 5
The following signs are more in favour of a circulatory failure Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marked tachypnea with recessions is a respiratory rather than a circulatory failure sign, which includes weak pulses and cyanosis.
Question 5 of 5
Major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms include either depressed mood or loss of interest in nearly all activities; it`s severity is variable. Of the following, the LEAST likely symptoms that are seen in mild cases of MDD is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychotic symptoms are rare in mild cases of MDD, typically occurring only in severe forms.