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Pediatric Gi Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newborn appears with prolonged jaundice, umbilical hernia, and large fontanelles. Labs reveal elevated TSH and low T4. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism fits jaundice, hernia, large fontanelles, and abnormal thyroid labs, per AAP (doc p149, Q581).
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with hematuria and edema. Labs show hypoalbuminemia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome features hematuria, edema, and hypoalbuminemia, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and stridor. X-ray shows a steeple sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Croup shows stridor and steeple sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and tachypnea. Echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics manage heart failure in large VSDs, per AHA. A, C-E depend on severity.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old infant presents with cyanosis and a murmur. Echocardiogram shows tetralogy of Fallot. The next step is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery corrects tetralogy of Fallot, per AHA. B-E are temporizing.