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A 7-year-old presents with a persistent cough lasting 3 weeks. Parents describe sudden, repeated coughing fits followed by a high-pitched inspiratory “whoop.” The child often vomits after these coughing spells but has no fever. Which diagnosis is most likely?

A student pushes a box across the floor at constant speed. Which statement is true?

You are discharging a 9-month-old with mild RSV bronchiolitis who is stable and feeding well. Which of the following is the most important instruction to give the parents about when to return for care?

A school age child is diagnosed with Mycoplasma Pneumonia and will be treated as an outpatient.  Given he does not have any allergies, which antibiotic is the antibiotic of choice?

A 7-month-old infant presents with developmental regression, increased startle response, and decreased motor skills. On exam, the child has hypotonia and a cherry-red spot on the macula. Family history reveals both parents are of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

The parents of a 3 year old child are concerned that the child has begun refusing usual foods and wants to eat mashed potatoes and chicken strips at every meal and snack.  The child’s rate of weight has slowed, but the child remains at the same percentile for weight on a growth chart.  What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parents to do?

A 3-year-old suddenly develops coughing and choking while eating peanuts. In the emergency department, he has unilateral wheezing and decreased breath sounds on the right side. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A parent asks about ways to promote dental health in school age children while on a family vacation that are convenient while camping and picknicking.  What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

While examining a newborn infant, which of the following would be most indicative of an underlying problem?

A box rests on an inclined plane with friction. Match each arrow with the correct force according to the diagram shown below.