Chapter 54- Pediatric Conditions Questions
with Answers
Chief Complaint: "Our little boy is sick and getting worse"
HPI: BW is a 22 month-old child brought to the pediatric ED by his parents at 11:30 pm
on 12/14. BW's father is a medical resident at the nearby orthopedic hospital so he is
knowledgeable about the course of his son's illness. He states that his son has had
difficulty with asthma and allergies since he was 11 months old. He sees a pediatric
pulmonologist. About 3 days ago, he noticed that his son had developed a mild cough
and a runny nose. They used a humidifier and continued his regular medications. He
seemed to be getting a little better. This morning the cough was noticeably worse, but
the parents became very worries when his temperature increased to 102.8F and he
began to have SOB about an hour ago. They came to the ED immediately.
Allergies: NKDA
PMH: asthma and environmental allergies. Child is up to date on all vaccinations.
Medications: Pamlico - Correct Answer Supportive care
Chief Complaint: "Our little boy is sick and getting worse"
HPI: BW is a 22 month-old child brought to the pediatric ED by his parents at 11:30 pm
on 12/14. BW's father is a medical resident at the nearby orthopedic hospital so he is
knowledgeable about the course of his son's illness. He states that his son has had
difficulty with asthma and allergies since he was 11 months old. He sees a pediatric
pulmonologist. About 3 days ago, he noticed that his son had developed a mild cough
and a runny nose. They used a humidifier and continued his regular medications. He
seemed to be getting a little better. This morning the cough was noticeably worse, but
the parents became very worries when his temperature increased to 102.8F and he
began to have SOB about an hour ago. They came to the ED immediately.
Allergies: NKDA
PMH: asthma and environmental allergies. Child is up to date on all vaccinations.
Medications: Pamlico - Correct Answer Meningitis
, A parent calls the pharmacy for a recommendation for her child's constipation. The child
is 26 months old and has no medical problems. Which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? SELECT ALL THE APPLY.
A. Prunes
B. Glycerin suppository
C. Simethicone drops
D. Miramax
E. Dulcolax - Correct Answer A. Prunes
B. Glycerin suppository
D. Miramax
Which of the following is correct regarding Synagis prophylaxis? SELECT ALL THE
APPLY.
A. The correct dose of Synagis is 15 mg/kg IM daily for 5 months during RSV season
B. Synagis is indicated to prevent serious CV disease caused by RSV
C. RSV can be deadly in premature babies and neonates
D. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants born before 29 weeks gestation who are
younger than 12 months at the start of RSV season
E. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants with chronic illness like congenital heart
disease and chronic lung disease - Correct Answer C. RSV can be deadly in
premature babies and neonates
D. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants born before 29 weeks gestation who are
younger than 12 months at the start of RSV season
E. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants with chronic illness like congenital heart
disease and chronic lung disease
SA is a 2 YOM child. His parents brought him to Urgent Care because he has had a
gradual loss of appetite for 4 days. They say that he doesn't want to get out of bed and
seems tired during the day. SA's mother says that he started to cry when she washed
his her during his bath today. She thought maybe his head hurt. Upon physical exam,
his salivary gland is very swollen and tender to touch. What childhood illness is most
likely in this case? - Correct Answer Mumps
Which of the following is correct about chickenpox?
A. It is caused by rotavirus and prevented with the Rotary vaccine
B. It is caused by human papillomavirus and prevented with the DTaP vaccine
C. It is caused by rubella and prevented with the Bootstrap vaccine
D. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Shangri vaccine
E. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Varian vaccine - Correct
Answer E. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Varian vaccine
LM has a 4 month old girl who cries and appears in distress after each feeding. The
pediatrician asked LM to speak with her pharmacist about an OTC option to help
with Answers
Chief Complaint: "Our little boy is sick and getting worse"
HPI: BW is a 22 month-old child brought to the pediatric ED by his parents at 11:30 pm
on 12/14. BW's father is a medical resident at the nearby orthopedic hospital so he is
knowledgeable about the course of his son's illness. He states that his son has had
difficulty with asthma and allergies since he was 11 months old. He sees a pediatric
pulmonologist. About 3 days ago, he noticed that his son had developed a mild cough
and a runny nose. They used a humidifier and continued his regular medications. He
seemed to be getting a little better. This morning the cough was noticeably worse, but
the parents became very worries when his temperature increased to 102.8F and he
began to have SOB about an hour ago. They came to the ED immediately.
Allergies: NKDA
PMH: asthma and environmental allergies. Child is up to date on all vaccinations.
Medications: Pamlico - Correct Answer Supportive care
Chief Complaint: "Our little boy is sick and getting worse"
HPI: BW is a 22 month-old child brought to the pediatric ED by his parents at 11:30 pm
on 12/14. BW's father is a medical resident at the nearby orthopedic hospital so he is
knowledgeable about the course of his son's illness. He states that his son has had
difficulty with asthma and allergies since he was 11 months old. He sees a pediatric
pulmonologist. About 3 days ago, he noticed that his son had developed a mild cough
and a runny nose. They used a humidifier and continued his regular medications. He
seemed to be getting a little better. This morning the cough was noticeably worse, but
the parents became very worries when his temperature increased to 102.8F and he
began to have SOB about an hour ago. They came to the ED immediately.
Allergies: NKDA
PMH: asthma and environmental allergies. Child is up to date on all vaccinations.
Medications: Pamlico - Correct Answer Meningitis
, A parent calls the pharmacy for a recommendation for her child's constipation. The child
is 26 months old and has no medical problems. Which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? SELECT ALL THE APPLY.
A. Prunes
B. Glycerin suppository
C. Simethicone drops
D. Miramax
E. Dulcolax - Correct Answer A. Prunes
B. Glycerin suppository
D. Miramax
Which of the following is correct regarding Synagis prophylaxis? SELECT ALL THE
APPLY.
A. The correct dose of Synagis is 15 mg/kg IM daily for 5 months during RSV season
B. Synagis is indicated to prevent serious CV disease caused by RSV
C. RSV can be deadly in premature babies and neonates
D. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants born before 29 weeks gestation who are
younger than 12 months at the start of RSV season
E. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants with chronic illness like congenital heart
disease and chronic lung disease - Correct Answer C. RSV can be deadly in
premature babies and neonates
D. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants born before 29 weeks gestation who are
younger than 12 months at the start of RSV season
E. Synagis prophylaxis is indicated for infants with chronic illness like congenital heart
disease and chronic lung disease
SA is a 2 YOM child. His parents brought him to Urgent Care because he has had a
gradual loss of appetite for 4 days. They say that he doesn't want to get out of bed and
seems tired during the day. SA's mother says that he started to cry when she washed
his her during his bath today. She thought maybe his head hurt. Upon physical exam,
his salivary gland is very swollen and tender to touch. What childhood illness is most
likely in this case? - Correct Answer Mumps
Which of the following is correct about chickenpox?
A. It is caused by rotavirus and prevented with the Rotary vaccine
B. It is caused by human papillomavirus and prevented with the DTaP vaccine
C. It is caused by rubella and prevented with the Bootstrap vaccine
D. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Shangri vaccine
E. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Varian vaccine - Correct
Answer E. It is caused by varicella zoster virus and prevented with the Varian vaccine
LM has a 4 month old girl who cries and appears in distress after each feeding. The
pediatrician asked LM to speak with her pharmacist about an OTC option to help
