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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever and a vesicular rash on the scalp. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes zoster presents with a vesicular rash in a dermatome (e.g., scalp), per CDC. A, B, D, E differ in distribution.
Question 2 of 5
Best diagnostic test to detect central precocious puberty is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GnRH stimulation test confirms central precocious puberty, per AAP (doc p148, Q564).
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
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).
Question 5 of 5
A 1-year-old boy presents with recurrent infections and failure to thrive. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits infections and positive sweat test, per CFF. A, B, D, E differ.