NURS 682 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
2024-2025
Atypical bacteria pneumonia, most commonly seen in children older than 5 years old
through young adult years is most commonly caused by.? - Answer Mycoplasma
pneumoniae
Appropriate tx for M. pneumoniae is.? - Answer Azithromycin
Manifestations of ________________varies by age group, state of disease, and
immunization status. Infants <6 months are generally affected more severely. - Answer
Pertussis
An appropriate treatment for pertussis is.? - Answer A medication in the macrolide class
Ex: "mycin" drugs- AZITHROMYCIN
NOTES
Cx is gold standard
Do not use steroids or albuterol
Symptoms of depression in kids and adolescents may be manifestation of lots of
nonspecific complaints or explosive, self-destructive behavior. On obtaining a history
from these patients, the key question to ask is.? - Answer Is the child having any
thoughts of suicide or self-harm
You are seeing a 3-month-old who comes into the clinic with a rash. The mother reports
that he is scratching all the time and is fussy but denies any other ill symptoms. On
exam, you see pink, moderately raised lesions on the creases of the wrists and armpits,
including areas of the feet and heels. What is the most likely diagnosis? - Answer
Scabies
, Which of the statements below are true regarding the preparticipation sports physical
(PPE)? - Answer Positive cardiac findings on a health or family history, or on a physical
exam warrant a referral for pediatric cardiac evaluation before clearance for sports.
You are evaluating a child's limp for which you suspect an injury; you should.? - Answer
Ask the child to walk or run in the office when distracted
ADHD is characterized by the child presenting with three core behavioral symptoms.
These symptoms are__________
Answer Inattention, disorganization and hyperactivity-impulsivity
When dosing stimulants in a patient with ADHD, it is important to remember
that___________
Answer The goal is maximum reduction of ADHD core symptoms with minimal side
effects
NOTES:
do behavioral therapy first
Use stimulants 1st if <5 years
- most common med Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine)
A lot of children with ADHD suffer socially. They may have problems making friends and
participating in social activities. Anticipatory guidance for parents would
include__________ - Answer Encourage parents to focus on the child's strengths rather
than their weaknesses
Anticipatory guidance that may be helpful in managing ADHD child at home
includes____________ - Answer Time for senseless fun and daydreaming
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