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Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
All of the following are included in the asthma triad except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The asthma triad includes aspirin intolerance, nasal polyps, and asthma (A, B, D) (ATS). Bronchiolitis is unrelated, and E is a trigger, not part of the triad.
Question 2 of 9
In patent ductus arteriosus, blood shunts from
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aorta to pulmonary artery A is the shunt in PDA, per document p12, .
Question 3 of 9
The incubation period of chickenpox is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10-21 days B is chickenpox incubation, per document p58, 2.
Question 4 of 9
Most common cause of metabolic acidosis in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in kids via bicarbonate loss (AAP). A-D are less frequent.
Question 5 of 9
Best initial management in a child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and ketoacidosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV fluids and insulin treat diabetic ketoacidosis, per AAP (doc p150, Q595).
Question 6 of 9
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased coughing. Chest x-ray reveals a new infiltrate in the right lower lobe. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia fits fever, cough, and new infiltrate in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are less likely.
Question 7 of 9
Inhaled glucocorticoid therapy can cause dysphonia in patients with asthma. The cause of dysphonia is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vocal cord myopathy from inhaled glucocorticoids causes dysphonia via local steroid effects on laryngeal muscles (ATS). Fungal infection causes thrush, and C-E are unrelated.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following are immediate responses of untreated pain in the hospitalized child? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain causes physiologic responses: decreased O2 saturation from shallow breathing, increased heart rate , and blood pressure from stress. Mistrust and motor issues are long-term.
Question 9 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with night sweats and weight loss. Chest x-ray shows mediastinal widening. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lymphoma features night sweats and mediastinal widening, per NCI. A, B, D, E differ.