A -g infant of a diabetic mother experiences seizures on the first day of life Laboratory studies revealed blood glucose of 8 mg/dL and calcium of mg/dL Thereafter, calcium gluconate ( %), mL/kg, was given repeatedly without affecting the frequency of seizures The most appropriate step to manage this infant's condition is to

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Seizures unresponsive to calcium supplementation may indicate seizure disorder, requiring anticonvulsants like lorazepam

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Peribronchial thickening is commonly seen in children with asthma due to chronic airway inflammation and mucus buildup.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock, whereas hypotension and altered consciousness are late findings.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Distributive shock, such as in early septic shock, is caused by widespread vasodilation and decreased systemic vascular resistance.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder with defective copper excretion, leading to low ceruloplasmin and copper accumulation.