📝 FNP Infectious Disease Mock Exam (50 Questions)
QUESTIONS
1.
A 7-year-old presents with a bright red rash on the cheeks followed by a lacy rash
on the trunk. What is the causative organism?
A. Varicella zoster
B. Parvovirus B19
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Rubella
2.
Fifth disease is primarily transmitted through:
A. Fecal-oral route
B. Tick bite
C. Respiratory secretions
D. Skin contact
3.
A pregnant woman is exposed to a child with Fifth disease. What is the NP’s next
step?
A. Start antivirals
B. Order Parvovirus B19 IgM and IgG
C. No treatment needed
D. Start antibiotics
4.
The rash of Fifth disease typically lasts:
A. 1 day
B. 2–4 days
C. 7–10 days
D. 14 days
5.
Which complication is most common in adults with Fifth disease?
A. Pneumonia
B. Arthritis
C. Encephalitis
D. Otitis media
6.
,Which patient is at highest risk for severe Fifth disease complications?
A. Healthy child
B. Pregnant woman
C. Athlete
D. Teenager
7.
Influenza typically presents with:
A. Gradual onset of symptoms
B. Abrupt onset fever and myalgia
C. Rash first
D. Severe abdominal pain
8.
Which symptom is more common in influenza than the common cold?
A. Sneezing
B. Nasal congestion
C. Myalgia and malaise
D. Itchy eyes
9.
Who should receive the influenza vaccine?
A. Only elderly
B. Only children
C. Everyone over 6 months
D. Only healthcare workers
10.
Live attenuated influenza vaccine should NOT be given to:
A. Healthy adults
B. Children
C. Pregnant patients
D. Athletes
11.
A child with influenza should not receive:
A. Ibuprofen
B. Acetaminophen
C. Aspirin
D. Fluids
12.
,Which medication is first-line antiviral for influenza?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Oseltamivir
C. Doxycycline
D. Azithromycin
13.
Antiviral treatment for influenza is most effective when started:
A. After 5 days
B. Within 48 hours
C. After fever resolves
D. Only if hospitalized
14.
Which is a complication of influenza?
A. Pneumonia
B. Arthritis
C. Kidney stones
D. Appendicitis
15.
Kawasaki disease primarily affects:
A. Adults
B. Elderly
C. Children under 5
D. Teenagers
16.
Diagnosis of Kawasaki requires fever for at least:
A. 2 days
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 7 days
17.
Which is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Kawasaki disease?
A. Conjunctivitis
B. Strawberry tongue
, C. Cervical lymphadenopathy
D. Vesicular rash
18.
The most serious complication of Kawasaki disease is:
A. Pneumonia
B. Coronary artery aneurysm
C. Kidney failure
D. Seizures
19.
Treatment for Kawasaki disease includes:
A. Antibiotics
B. IVIG and aspirin
C. Steroids only
D. Antivirals
20.
Patients with Kawasaki disease should be referred to:
A. Neurology
B. Dermatology
C. Cardiology
D. Orthopedics
21.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by:
A. Borrelia burgdorferi
B. Rickettsia rickettsii
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Parvovirus
22.
The rash of RMSF typically begins on:
A. Face
B. Chest
C. Wrists and ankles
D. Back
23.
RMSF rash later becomes:
A. Vesicular
B. Petechial
QUESTIONS
1.
A 7-year-old presents with a bright red rash on the cheeks followed by a lacy rash
on the trunk. What is the causative organism?
A. Varicella zoster
B. Parvovirus B19
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Rubella
2.
Fifth disease is primarily transmitted through:
A. Fecal-oral route
B. Tick bite
C. Respiratory secretions
D. Skin contact
3.
A pregnant woman is exposed to a child with Fifth disease. What is the NP’s next
step?
A. Start antivirals
B. Order Parvovirus B19 IgM and IgG
C. No treatment needed
D. Start antibiotics
4.
The rash of Fifth disease typically lasts:
A. 1 day
B. 2–4 days
C. 7–10 days
D. 14 days
5.
Which complication is most common in adults with Fifth disease?
A. Pneumonia
B. Arthritis
C. Encephalitis
D. Otitis media
6.
,Which patient is at highest risk for severe Fifth disease complications?
A. Healthy child
B. Pregnant woman
C. Athlete
D. Teenager
7.
Influenza typically presents with:
A. Gradual onset of symptoms
B. Abrupt onset fever and myalgia
C. Rash first
D. Severe abdominal pain
8.
Which symptom is more common in influenza than the common cold?
A. Sneezing
B. Nasal congestion
C. Myalgia and malaise
D. Itchy eyes
9.
Who should receive the influenza vaccine?
A. Only elderly
B. Only children
C. Everyone over 6 months
D. Only healthcare workers
10.
Live attenuated influenza vaccine should NOT be given to:
A. Healthy adults
B. Children
C. Pregnant patients
D. Athletes
11.
A child with influenza should not receive:
A. Ibuprofen
B. Acetaminophen
C. Aspirin
D. Fluids
12.
,Which medication is first-line antiviral for influenza?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Oseltamivir
C. Doxycycline
D. Azithromycin
13.
Antiviral treatment for influenza is most effective when started:
A. After 5 days
B. Within 48 hours
C. After fever resolves
D. Only if hospitalized
14.
Which is a complication of influenza?
A. Pneumonia
B. Arthritis
C. Kidney stones
D. Appendicitis
15.
Kawasaki disease primarily affects:
A. Adults
B. Elderly
C. Children under 5
D. Teenagers
16.
Diagnosis of Kawasaki requires fever for at least:
A. 2 days
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 7 days
17.
Which is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Kawasaki disease?
A. Conjunctivitis
B. Strawberry tongue
, C. Cervical lymphadenopathy
D. Vesicular rash
18.
The most serious complication of Kawasaki disease is:
A. Pneumonia
B. Coronary artery aneurysm
C. Kidney failure
D. Seizures
19.
Treatment for Kawasaki disease includes:
A. Antibiotics
B. IVIG and aspirin
C. Steroids only
D. Antivirals
20.
Patients with Kawasaki disease should be referred to:
A. Neurology
B. Dermatology
C. Cardiology
D. Orthopedics
21.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by:
A. Borrelia burgdorferi
B. Rickettsia rickettsii
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Parvovirus
22.
The rash of RMSF typically begins on:
A. Face
B. Chest
C. Wrists and ankles
D. Back
23.
RMSF rash later becomes:
A. Vesicular
B. Petechial
