Which child requires 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 baby-sitter has received a tuberculosis diagnosis
d. The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy
C
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A Nighttime wheezing and coughing are consistent with a diagnosis of asthma.
B Allergic rhinitis requires an allergy workup.
C The Mantoux test is the initial screening mechanism for patients exposed to
tuberculosis.
D This infant requires a sleep study as part of the evaluation.
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