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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most common side effects of inhaled glucocorticoids are oral thrush and dysphonia. The cause of oral thrush formation is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Local immunosuppression from inhaled glucocorticoids allows Candida overgrowth, causing thrush (ATS). Other options (B-E) aren’t primary causes.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old girl presents with fever and a bulging fontanelle. CSF shows gram-negative bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis fits fever, bulging fontanelle, and gram-negative bacilli, per AAP. A, C-E differ in CSF.
Question 3 of 5
Best screening test for congenital hypothyroidism is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum TSH is the most sensitive screening test for congenital hypothyroidism, per AAP (doc p149, Q580).
Question 4 of 5
A 3-month-old with a fever should receive
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paracetamol C is safest for infants, per document p51, 6.
Question 5 of 5
Most common complication of type 1 diabetes in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is the most common acute complication in type 1 diabetes, per AAP (doc p151, Q596).