A neonate presents with persistent hypoglycemia despite adequate enteral feeding. Which condition should be suspected?

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Question 1 of 5

A neonate presents with persistent hypoglycemia despite adequate enteral feeding. Which condition should be suspected?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyperinsulinism is a common cause of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin production. It requires medical management with dextrose infusions or medications like diazoxide to prevent neurodevelopmental impairment.

Question 2 of 5

One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome leads to hyperkalemia due to the rapid breakdown of cancer cells, releasing intracellular potassium into the bloodstream.

Question 3 of 5

All the following are components of cold water shock resulting from immersion in cold water EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypoventilation, decreased breath-holding ability, ectopic beats, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are part of the physiological response to cold water immersion, but hypertension is not typically a component of cold water shock.

Question 4 of 5

Predictive factors of a poor prognosis for atopic dermatitis include all the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Early onset is typically associated with a worse prognosis.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement about urethritis is NOT true?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Noninfectious causes of urethritis do not typically involve trauma or foreign bodies; they more often relate to chemical irritants.

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