Which child would require a Mantoux test?
a. The child who has episodes of nighttime wheezing and coughing
b. The child who has a history of allergic rhinitis
c. The child whose babysitter is diagnosed with tuberculosis
d. The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy
C
The Mantoux test is the initial screening mechanism for patients exposed to tuberculosis. Nighttime wheezing and coughing are consistent with a diagnosis of asthma. Allergic rhinitis would require an allergy workup. The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy would require a sleep study as part of the evaluation.
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