Pediatrics Board Exam Started: Jul 15, 2026 02:51 Page 29 of 69 Attempt #3278 Overall: 0 / 344 questions answered Question 141 / 344 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 9-year-old child has fever with focal chest findings with risk profile of daycare exposure. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Supportive bronchiolitis care B. Oral rehydration strategy C. Weight-based antimicrobial therapy when indicated D. Family-centered follow-up and safety-netting E. Urgent escalation for life-threatening asthma signs Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Weight-based antimicrobial therapy when indicated is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Pediatrics. Reference: NICE Pediatric Guidance; Pediatrics topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 142 / 344 Not answered A 18-month-old with cough wheeze and respiratory distress has positive RSV test. Most appropriate therapy: A. Antibiotics B. Supportive care with oxygen as needed C. Ribavirin in all cases D. Routine corticosteroids E. Routine bronchodilators Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Supportive care including oxygen and fluid management is the primary treatment; specific antivirals are rarely used. Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 143 / 344 Not answered A 2-year-old had a brief generalized seizure with fever to 39.5┬░C. Seizure lasted 30 seconds. Most appropriate management: A. Long-term anticonvulsants B. Prophylactic antipyretics C. Reassurance and education D. Immediate EEG E. Hospitalization Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Febrile seizures are benign and do not require long-term anticonvulsants. Counseling and appropriate fever management are sufficient. Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 144 / 344 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 5-year-old child has silent chest with exhaustion with risk profile of daycare exposure. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Supportive bronchiolitis care B. Oral rehydration strategy C. Evidence-based vaccination catch-up D. Weight-based antimicrobial therapy when indicated E. Urgent escalation for life-threatening asthma signs Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Evidence-based vaccination catch-up is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Pediatrics. Reference: GINA Pediatric Recommendations Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 145 / 344 Not answered A 8-year-old with new onset diabetes has glucose 450 mg/dL and is in diabetic ketoacidosis. Most appropriate therapy: A. Subcutaneous insulin only B. Intravenous fluids insulin and electrolyte monitoring C. Oral hypoglycemic agents D. Observation and discharge E. Dietary modification only Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Emergency management of DKA requires IV fluids insulin and careful electrolyte monitoring. Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 29 of 69 Next → »