NURS 6830 Pediatric Primary Care for the APN FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for acute
otitis media in children?
 a) Amoxicillin
 b) Ibuprofen
 c) Azithromycin
 d) Ceftriaxone
 Correct Answer: a) Amoxicillin
 Rationale: Amoxicillin remains the first-line treatment due
to its safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The recommended initial management
for a pediatric patient with mild persistent asthma is a lowdose ________.
 Correct Answer: inhaled corticosteroid
 Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred initial
treatment for controlling persistent asthma in children.
3. True/False: The Denver II screening test is used to
diagnose autism spectrum disorder in children.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: The Denver II is a screening tool for
developmental delays, not a diagnostic tool for autism
spectrum disorder.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are recognized
side effects of inhaled corticosteroids in children? (Select all
that apply)
 a) Oral thrush
 b) Growth suppression
 c) Osteoporosis
 d) Hypertension