A 2-month-old boy with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with vomiting and dehydration. Laboratory findings reveal sodium of 125 mEq/L and chloride of 80 mEq/L. Most likely diagnosis is:

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A 2-month-old boy with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with vomiting and dehydration. Laboratory findings reveal sodium of 125 mEq/L and chloride of 80 mEq/L. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cystic fibrosis-related salt loss fits vomiting, dehydration, and hyponatremia, per CFF. A, B, D, E don’t match.

Question 2 of 5

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever and a strawberry tongue. Physical exam shows cervical lymphadenopathy and a rash. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kawasaki disease includes fever, strawberry tongue, lymphadenopathy, and rash, per AHA. A, C-E lack this combination.

Question 3 of 5

A 1-year-old boy presents with fever and irritability. Exam shows a bulging tympanic membrane. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acute otitis media features fever, irritability, and a bulging TM, per AAP. A, C-E differ in presentation.

Question 4 of 5

A 3-year-old girl presents with a rash on the cheeks and joint pain. Labs show positive ANA and anti-dsDNA. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SLE fits rash, joint pain, and positive ANA/anti-dsDNA, per ACR. A, C-E lack serology.

Question 5 of 5

A 4-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and a heart murmur. Echocardiogram shows a patent ductus arteriosus. The next step is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Indomethacin closes a symptomatic PDA in infants, per AHA. A, C-E are for persistent or severe cases.

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