Pediatrics: Tonsillitis Symptoms and Causes
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What is the common cause of croup in children?

  • Influenza Virus A and B
  • Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
  • Parainfluenza Virus (correct)
  • Adenovirus

Which symptom is characteristic of diphtheria?

  • Barking cough (correct)
  • Photophobia
  • Dry and harsh cough
  • Red rash starting on the face

How can pertussis (whooping cough) be transmitted?

  • Fecal-oral route
  • Direct contact with an infected person
  • Bloodborne transmission
  • Droplets from coughing and sneezing (correct)

What is a common symptom of measles infection in children?

<p>Conjunctivitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment for acute bronchitis caused by viral upper respiratory tract infection?

<p>Cool-mist humidifier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding pneumonia?

<p>Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between bronchitis and pneumonia?

<p>Pneumonia usually requires hospitalization while bronchitis does not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is measles more common in?

<p>Infants and children under 5 years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of tonsillitis in children?

<p>GABHS/Strep throat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with tonsillitis?

<p>Runny nose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for viral pharyngitis in children?

<p>Rest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a preventative measure for laryngitis?

<p>Taking antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the common cold?

<p>Cervical Lymphadenopathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates croup from epiglottitis?

<p>Croup comes on suddenly, epiglottitis is chronic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What precaution is recommended to prevent the spread of diphtheria?

<p>Covering the mouth and nose during sneezing and coughing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pertussis from bronchitis?

<p>Pertussis causes a dry cough, bronchitis involves a wet cough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with measles?

<p>Runny Nose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pneumonia from tuberculosis (TB)?

<p>Pneumonia primarily affects the lungs, TB can affect multiple organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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