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A 2-year-old girl presents with a seizure and fever of 102°F. No focal neurologic signs are noted. Most likely diagnosis is:
- A. Epilepsy
- B. Febrile seizure
- C. Meningitis
- D. Brain tumor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Febrile seizure is common in toddlers with fever and no focal signs, per AAP. A, C-E have additional features.
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A child with diabetes should be taught to recognize
- A. Shakiness
- B. Sweating
- C. Weakness
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are hypoglycemia signs, per document p60, 9.
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
- A. Synthesized by the kidneys
- B. Not initially synthesized because of sterile bowel at birth
- C. Given to enhance lung function
- D. Produced by the liver immediately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not initially synthesized because of sterile bowel at birth B explains the need for vitamin K to prevent hemorrhagic disease, per document .
Most common complication of untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:
- A. Adrenal crisis
- B. Sexual infantilism
- C. Hirsutism
- D. Precocious puberty
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal crisis is the most serious complication of untreated CAH due to cortisol deficiency, per AAP (doc p148, Q558).
A child is diagnosed with hypoalbuminemia. Her total serum calcium level is normal. Most likely associated finding that may be missed is:
- A. Hypocalcemia
- B. Hypercalcuria
- C. Hypomagnesemia
- D. Hypercalcemia
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoalbuminemia lowers bound calcium; a normal total calcium suggests hypercalcemia in ionized form, often missed (UpToDate). A-C, E don’t fit.
Most common endocrine abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
- A. Hypothyroidism
- B. Diabetes mellitus
- C. Adrenal insufficiency
- D. Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes is the most common endocrine issue, from pancreatic damage, per CFF. A, C-E are less frequent.