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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and a palpable mass. CT shows a suprarenal mass. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neuroblastoma is a common suprarenal mass, per NCI. A, C-E differ.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and a painful limp. X-ray shows periosteal elevation in the femur. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteomyelitis features fever and periosteal elevation, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and a sore throat. Throat culture grows group A Streptococcus. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Penicillin treats GAS pharyngitis, per IDSA. A, C-E are less optimal.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and a stiff neck. CSF shows pleocytosis and low glucose. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis features stiff neck and low CSF glucose, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever and a swollen knee. Aspiration shows gram-positive cocci. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and gram-positive cocci, per AAP. B-E lack infection.