Pneumonia and Infectious Agents Quiz

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Which infectious agent is commonly responsible for causing severe lower respiratory tract illness or croup in infants?

  • Parainfluenza viruses
  • Human metapneumoviruses
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (correct)
  • Adenoviruses

What is a key feature of viral respiratory tract infections in older children?

  • Severe lower respiratory tract illness
  • Frequent vomiting
  • Short-lived diarrhea
  • Increased incidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections (correct)

Which age group reacts more severely to acute respiratory tract infections than older children?

  • Infants under 6 months of age
  • Adolescents
  • Children above 5 years of age
  • Children between 6 months and 3 years of age (correct)

What is a common symptom of acute respiratory tract infection in small children?

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

Which action is recommended for children with acute febrile illness?

<p>Encouraging rest and quiet activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should children with respiratory tract infections not share drinking cups, washcloths, or towels?

<p>To prevent the spread of infections to others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for infants and young children to help reduce temperature and minimize dehydration?

<p>Encourage cool liquids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which upper respiratory tract infection causative agent is not mentioned in the text?

<p>Coronavirus (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should nose drops or sprays not be administered for more than 3 days?

<p>To avoid rebound congestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long after initiation of antibiotic therapy are children with streptococcal infection considered noninfectious to others?

<p>24 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should children with a streptococcal throat infection do after taking antibiotics for 24 hours?

<p>Use a disposable toothbrush (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapeutic management for streptococcal sore throat infections?

<p>Prescribe oral penicillin for at least 10 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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