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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which antibiotics should be avoided in patients with botulism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aminoglycosides can worsen neuromuscular blockade in botulism.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Herpes whitlow is HSV infection of the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes whitlow is an HSV infection of the fingers.
Question 4 of 5
Encephalitis and acute cerebellar ataxia are well-described neurologic complications of varicella. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recovery from varicella neurologic complications is typically gradual, not within 96 hours.
Question 5 of 5
Amantadine and rimantadine are effective only against influenza A viruses and are not approved for use in children younger than
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amantadine and rimantadine are not approved for children under 18 months.