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Recognised diagnoses of tender scrotal swelling in infancy include:
- A. Inguinal hernia
- B. Epididymo-orchitis
- C. Breech delivery
- D. Torsion of testis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Torsion of the testis is a medical emergency and a common cause of tender scrotal swelling in infancy. Inguinal hernia and epididymo-orchitis are also possible but less urgent. Breech delivery is unrelated.
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The most likely diagnosis in the patient is
- A. patent ductus arteriosus
- B. critical aortic stenosis
- C. critical pulmonic stenosis
- D. tetralogy of Fallot
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot involves right ventricular hypertrophy, a VSD, overriding aorta, and pulmonary stenosis, consistent with the findings.
Regarding intussusception in childhood:
- A. Incidence is most common in children over 3 years of age
- B. Barium enema is the investigation of choice
- C. Patient commonly presents with constant abdominal pain
- D. It is associated with Henoch-Schoenlein purpura
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intussusception is associated with Henoch-Schoenlein purpura, a condition that can cause inflammation and bleeding in the small blood vessels.
Which statement by the mother of a child with rheumatic fever (RF) shows she has a good understanding of the care of her child?
- A. I will apply heat to his swollen joints to promote circulation.
- B. I will have him do gentle stretching exercises to prevent contractures.
- C. I will give him the aspirin that is ordered for pain and inflammation.
- D. I will apply cold packs to his swollen joints to reduce pain.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin is the drug of choice for treating RF due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
FISH is helpful in diagnosing:
- A. Prader-Willi syndrome
- B. Di George syndrome
- C. Klinefelter's syndrome
- D. Turner's syndrome
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) is particularly useful in diagnosing DiGeorge syndrome, which involves microdeletions on chromosome 22.
Regarding diphtheria correct statement is
- A. Falling levels of immunity in the adult population is a reason for sporadic cases in the immunization era
- B. Immunization abolishes carrier state
- C. Antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated for asymptomatic case contacts who are not carriers (negative cultures)
- D. Asymptomatic case contacts who are carriers should be administered antibiotic prophylaxis and antitoxin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falling immunity levels in adults contribute to sporadic cases of diphtheria even in the immunization era.