Measles Presentation in a Toddler

NP Certification Q&A

An 18-month-old toddler presents for a sick visit with a chief complaint of recent onset of fever and skin lesions.  Which of the following is most consistent with the presentation of measles (rubeola)? 

A. A 3-day history of anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, significant sore throat, fever with a 1-day history of a fine erythematous skin eruption.  

B. A 3-day history of fever, mild nasal congestion, 

and crankiness followed by resolution of elevated temperature and eruption of a fine pink rash 

C. A 3-day history of cough, conjunctivitis with clear eye discharge, mild sore throat without exudate, diffuse lymphadenopathy and fever, followed by a new onset diffuse maculopapular rash 

D. A 2-day history of fever, mild sore throat, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and maculopapular skin lesions.  

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An 18-month-old toddler presents for a sick visit with a chief complaint of recent onset of fever and skin lesions.  Which of the following is most consistent with the presentation of measles (rubeola)? 

A. A 3-day history of anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, significant sore throat, fever with a 1-day history of a fine erythematous skin eruption.  

B. A 3-day history of fever, mild nasal congestion, 

and crankiness followed by resolution of elevated temperature and eruption of a fine pink rash 

C. A 3-day history of cough, conjunctivitis with clear eye discharge, mild sore throat without exudate, diffuse lymphadenopathy and fever, followed by a new onset diffuse maculopapular rash 

D. A 2-day history of fever, mild sore throat, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and maculopapular skin lesions.  

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2025-06-01 15 min Transcript
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