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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.
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Prenatal diagnosis of affected male fetus with adrenoleukodystrophy is made by:
- A. Elevated MCFA levels in cultured amniocytes
- B. Decreased MCFA levels in chorionic villus cells
- C. Prenatal ultrasonography performed by an expert
- D. Fetal hyperactivity in utero
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated VLCFA in cultured amniocytes diagnoses adrenoleukodystrophy prenatally (NORD). B-E are not diagnostic.
Which drug will you prepare for a child with convulsions in the ER?
- A. Ampicillin
- B. Chloroquine
- C. Hydrocortisone
- D. Phenobarbital
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenobarbital D is the anticonvulsant for seizures, per document 6.
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis suddenly develops right-sided chest pain and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals decreased breath sounds on the right side and mediastinal shift to the left side. Most likely diagnosis is:
- A. Pneumonia
- B. Asthma exacerbation
- C. Foreign body aspiration
- D. Pneumothorax
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumothorax matches unilateral findings and mediastinal shift in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A-C, E don’t fit.
A one-year-old girl with dysentery is discharged. The most important information for the mother is
- A. Place child on NPO for 8 hours if diarrhea occurs
- B. Don’t wait long before bringing child to hospital
- C. Observe good hygiene to reduce faeco-oral spread
- D. Start anti-diarrhea meds before hospital
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hygiene C prevents reinfection, critical in dysentery, per document 0.
A 3-month-old infant presents with tachypnea and poor feeding. Chest x-ray shows cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema. Most likely diagnosis is:
- A. Pneumonia
- B. Congestive heart failure
- C. Bronchiolitis
- D. Cystic fibrosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CHF shows cardiomegaly and edema, per AHA. A, C-E differ.