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Renal childhood diseases responsible for chronic hypertension include
- A. nephrotic syndrome
- B. hemolytic uremic syndrome
- C. acute tubular necrosis
- D. congenital dysplastic kidney
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congenital dysplastic kidney is a common cause of chronic hypertension in children.
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Which is the incorrect statement regarding effect of dobutamine infusion in patients with heart failure
- A. Left ventricular end diastolic pressure decreases
- B. Mean arterial pressure decreases slightly due to interplay of actions on alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors
- C. Left ventricular end systolic volume decreases
- D. There is increased myocardial oxygen demand
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mean arterial pressure typically increases, not decreases, with dobutamine infusion due to its inotropic effects.
The clinic nurse reviews the record of a child just seen by the health care provider and diagnosed with suspected aortic stenosis. The nurse expects to note documentation of which clinical manifestation specifically found in this disorder?
- A. Pallor
- B. Hyperactivity
- C. Exercise intolerance
- D. Gastrointestinal disturbances
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise intolerance is a common clinical manifestation of aortic stenosis due to the heart's inability to pump sufficient blood during increased physical activity.
The following drugs induce hepatic enzymes:
- A. Rifampicin
- B. Phenobarbitone
- C. Cimetidine
- D. Erythromycin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampicin is known to induce hepatic enzymes, which can increase the metabolism of other drugs and reduce their efficacy.
Which of the following has the highest proportion of etiology of congenital malformations?
- A. Maternal infections
- B. Maternal illness
- C. Environmental agents
- D. Monogenic inheritance
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monogenic inheritance accounts for the highest proportion of congenital malformations.
A parent brings a toddler, age 19 months, to the clinic for a regular check-up. When palpating the toddler’s fontanels, what should the nurse expects to find?
- A. Closed anterior fontanel and open posterior fontanel
- B. Open anterior and fontanel and closed posterior fontanel
- C. Closed anterior and posterior fontanels
- D. Open anterior and posterior fontanels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 19 months, both the anterior and posterior fontanels should be closed as the skull bones have fused.