Week2
1. Which medication for scabies is safe for children 2 months and older?
A. Permethrin Cream
B. Lindane
C. Crotamiton lotion and cream
D. Ivermectin
2. A patient with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient
differential diagnosis?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Inflammatory bowel disease
C. Lactase deficiency
D. All of the above
3. A patient Is diagnosed with giardia after backpacking through the mountains. Which of the
following would be an appropriate treatment?
A. Vancomycin
B. Penicillin
C. Metronidazole
D. Bactrim
4. John age 3 is at the clinic for well child visit. He has trouble removing his own shirt as requested.
His mother yanks off the shirt after smacking his wrist and saying. You must do as your told
quickly. Which action is indicated?
A. Ignore behavior
B. Tell mother John’s behavior is perfectly normal
C. Observe John for sign of child abuse
D. Report mother to child protective services.
5. Tanisha a 4y/o female presents with Varicella
A. Calamine lotion
B. Cools baths
C. Acyclovir
D. Corticosteroids
6. Pastia lines are present in which disease?
A. Toxic shock syndrome
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
C. Scarlet fever
D. Meningococcemia
7. Johnny age12 just started taking amoxicillin for otitis Medius. Hid mother said he woke up with a
rash on his trunk, what is your first action?
A. Prescribe systemic antihistamines
B. Prescribe a short course of systemic steroids
, C. Stop the amoxicillin
D. Continue the drugs this is normal
8. Client teaching is an integral part of successfully treating pediculosis. Which of the following
statements would you incorporate in your teaching plan?
A. It is ok to resume sharing combs after being lice free for 1 month.
B. Soak you brushes and combs in rubbing alcohol for 8 hours.
C. Itching may continue after successful treatment for up to a week.
D. Spraying pesticides is necessary.
9. The Viral exanthem of Koplik spots is present in
A. Rubeola
B. Rubella
C. Fifth disease
D. Varicella
10. Which disease usually starts at the cheek and spreads to the arms and trunk?
A. Fifth disease
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
C. Rubeola
D. Rubella
11. Susie age 6 has a Candida infection in the upper diaper area. What do you suggest to the
mother?
A. Use rubber or plastic pants
B. Keep the area as dry as possible
C. Use baby powder with cornstarch
D. Keep Susie away from other babies until the infection is cleared
12. A common complication of viral gastroenteritis in children is
A. Dehydration
B. Gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Peritonitis
D. Bacterial Sepsis
13. Which protozoal infection is the most common intestinal infection in the United States that also
occurs worldwide?
A. Salmonella
B. Giardiasis
C. Botulism
D. Shigellosis
14. A G1P1AO is breastfeeding her 1-week-old daughter. The baby appears well hydrated, has
gained 4 ounces since being discharged from the hospital 3 days ago, but her bilirubin level is 16
mg/dl today. At this point, the best recommendation regarding feeding the newborn is:
A. Stop breastfeeding
B. Continue breastfeeding every 1-3 hours
C. Discontinue breastfeeding for 72 hours.
D. Alternate breast milk with formula for every other feeding
15. The most common viral infection causing pediatric diarrhea in the United States is