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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common secondary site involved in cases of pulmonary nocardiosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The brain is the most common secondary site in pulmonary nocardiosis.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common reason for which children receive antibiotics is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the leading reason for antibiotic prescriptions in children.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are clinical features of typhoid fever EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incubation period for typhoid fever is typically 7-14 days, not 30-45 days.
Question 4 of 5
MOST Campylobacter isolates are susceptible to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aminoglycosides are effective against most Campylobacter isolates.
Question 5 of 5
Tetanus is an acute spastic paralytic illness historically called lock-jaw that is caused by the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani. Of the following, the TRUE statement is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cephalic tetanus is linked to chronic otitis media.