A 2-year-old boy presents with barking cough and stridor at rest (moderate croup). Which single dose is recommended?...

Question

A 2-year-old boy presents with barking cough and stridor at rest (moderate croup). Which single dose is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dexamethasone 0.15 mg/kg PO

Answer

Dexamethasone 0.05 mg/kg PO

Answer

Dexamethasone 0.6 mg/kg PO every 8 hours

Answer

Prednisolone 1 mg/kg PO

Answer

No steroid indicated

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Croup