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Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased sputum production. Sputum culture reveals Aspergillus fumigatus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis fits Aspergillus in cystic fibrosis with respiratory symptoms, per CFF. A, B, D, E are less likely.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue fasciculations. EMG shows denervation. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinal muscular atrophy features hypotonia, fasciculations, and denervation, per NORD. A, C-E have distinct findings.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with a high fever and rash. Exam shows conjunctivitis and cervical lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kawasaki disease includes fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and lymphadenopathy, per AHA. A, C-E lack this combination.
Question 4 of 5
A 1-year-old girl presents with recurrent infections and eczema. Labs show thrombocytopenia and small platelets. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome features infections, eczema, and microthrombocytopenia, per NIAID. A, C-E lack this triad.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Stool shows occult blood. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features chronic pain, diarrhea, and occult blood, per AGA. A, C-E differ in chronicity.