Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to implement for a child with rheumatic fever?

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Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to implement for a child with rheumatic fever?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The goal of medical management is the eradication of the hemolytic streptococci. Penicillin is the drug of choice. Salicylates can be used to control the inflammatory process, especially in the joints, and reduce the fever and discomfort. Bed rest is recommended for the acute febrile stage, but it does not need to be strict. The chorea is transient and will resolve without treatment.

Question 2 of 5

Which clinical manifestation is included in toxic shock syndrome?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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The most common cause for testicular pain in boys in 2-10 years of age is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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All of the following are true regarding proximal renal tubular acidosis, except

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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All of the following immune-mediated diseases are associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, except

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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