The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 30

A 14 month-old female is brought to your office with a 3-day history of a fever of 104 degrees rectally. Suddenly, today, the fever stopped and a rash developed. Examination reveals a diffuse, fine, maculopapular rash. Presently, the child does not appear ill. The most likely diagnosis is: A. Rubella B. Rubeola C. erythema infectiosum (Fifth's disease) D. Roseola E. Chicken pox Answer: D, Roseola This is typical for Roseola. Rubella has mild illness with a fine macular rash. Rubeola (measles) is an acute illness, the child is toxic, has conjunctivitis and Koplik spots. Fifth's disease has mild illness with a "lacey" rash on the extremities. Chicken pox has vesicles. Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase byclicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Justclick over to Amazon. Then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend theseReview Books. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 30 A 14-month-old female is brought to your office with a 3-day history of a fever of 104 degrees rectally. Suddenly, today, the fever stopped and a rash developed. Examination reveals a diffuse, fine, maculopapular rash. Presently, the child does not appear ill. The most likely diagnosis is: Rubella Rubeola (measles) erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease) Roseola Chickenpox Answer: D Roseola This is typical for Roseola. Rubella has a mild illness with a fine macular rash. Rubeola (measles) is an acute illness, the child is toxic, has conjunctivitis and Koplik spots. Fifth's disease has mild illness with a "lacy" rash on the extremities. Chickenpox has vesicles. Know Your NCCPA Content Blueprint Roseola is covered in theNCCPA Content Infectious Disease (3%) Roseola appears as pale pink macules which may appear first on the neck Learn more about Roseola and take the interactive lesson quizat Smarty PANCE Roseola (HHV 6) Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. Help support The PA Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase by clicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Just click over to Amazon.com then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend thesereview books