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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST important clinical manifestation of M. catarrhalis infection in children is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the most significant M. catarrhalis infection in children.
Question 2 of 5
Complications of campylobacter jejuni can include acute and late onset complications that may present after the acute infection has resolved. Of the following, the MOST common late-onset complication is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reactive arthritis is the most frequent late complication of Campylobacter infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which antibiotics should be avoided in patients with botulism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aminoglycosides can worsen neuromuscular blockade in botulism.
Question 4 of 5
Antiviral chemotherapy typically requires a delicate balance between targeting critical steps in viral replication without interfering with host cellular function. Which of the following antiviral blocks M2 protein ion channel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amantadine blocks the M2 ion channel of influenza A.
Question 5 of 5
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a chronic complication of measles with a delayed onset and an outcome that is nearly always fatal. SSPE is characterized by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massive myoclonus is a hallmark of the first stage of SSPE.