A 15-year-old boy was playing soccer. He developed wheezing and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals bilateral wheezing and respiratory distress. Most likely diagnosis is:

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A 15-year-old boy was playing soccer. He developed wheezing and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals bilateral wheezing and respiratory distress. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exercise-induced asthma is likely in a teen with exertion-triggered wheezing (ATS). A, C-E are less consistent with the scenario.

Question 2 of 5

A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. Abdominal x-ray reveals a soap bubble appearance in the right lower quadrant. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Meconium ileus shows a soap bubble sign on x-ray, common in cystic fibrosis, per AAP. A-C, E have different findings.

Question 3 of 5

Most common musculoskeletal abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Osteoporosis is the most common musculoskeletal issue in cystic fibrosis, from malabsorption, per CFF. B-E are less frequent.

Question 4 of 5

A 4-month-old infant presents with watery diarrhea and dehydration. Stool culture grows Vibrio cholerae. The best treatment is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Oral rehydration solution is the cornerstone for cholera, per WHO, correcting dehydration. A, B, D, E are adjunctive or contraindicated.

Question 5 of 5

A 3-year-old girl presents with a high fever and drooling. X-ray shows a thumbprint sign. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with fever, drooling, and a thumbprint sign, per AAP. A, C-E have different signs.

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