pediatric quiz

What is the primary mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids in the management of asthma?

• a) Bronchodilation

• b) Anti-inflammatory

• c) Mucolytic

• d) Mast cell stabilization

What is the recommended age for administration of the first dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in infants?

• a) 2 months

• b) 6 months

• c) 12 months

• d) 18 months

Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for diagnosing foreign body aspiration in children?

• a) Chest X-ray

• b) Computed tomography (CT) scan

• c) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• d) Fluoroscopy

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of viral croup?

• a) Inspiratory stridor at rest

• b) Expiratory wheezing

• c) High-grade fever

• d) Barking cough

What is the recommended first-line treatment for moderate-to-severe bronchiolitis in infants?

• a) Oral corticosteroids

• b) Nebulized bronchodilators

• c) Antibiotics

• d) Intravenous immunoglobulin