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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diagnostic tests is LEAST useful in establishing a diagnosis of mesenteric adenitis due to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Endoscopy is less specific for diagnosing Yersinia mesenteric adenitis compared to cultures or imaging.
Question 2 of 5
Pyelonephritis is a frequent cause of fever in young infants. All of the following infants have an increased risk of urinary tract infections EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mediterranean ancestry is not a recognized risk factor for UTIs.
Question 3 of 5
The drug of choice for empirical treatment of indwelling line and prosthesis infections caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against coagulase-negative staphylococci, common in device infections.
Question 4 of 5
The recommended treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae illness is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macrolides like erythromycin are effective against Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Question 5 of 5
Enteroviruses include all of the following viruses EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyomaviruses are not enteroviruses; they belong to a different family.