Children who grow up on farms have elevated rates

Question 1 of 5

Children who grow up on farms have elevated rates of

A. mesothelioma B. leukemia C. skin tumor D. lymphoma

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Farm exposure increases leukemia risk due to pesticide and chemical exposures.

Question 2 of 5

Shock associated with decreased central venous pressure includes the following Except:

A. Cardiogenic B. Hypovolemic C. Septic D. Distributive

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cardiogenic shock typically presents with increased central venous pressure due to impaired cardiac output.

Question 3 of 5

All the following are true associations between psychiatric illness in childhood and their treatment EXCEPT

A. attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and atomoxetine B. anxiety and antidepressant C. aggression and atypical antipsychotic D. psychosis and typical antipsychotic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: While psychosis can be treated with antipsychotics, the use of typical antipsychotics is less common in children due to side effects; atypical antipsychotics are preferred.

Question 4 of 5

A patient with Apgar scores of and at and 5 minutes, respectively, appears hyperalert and has hyperactive deep tendon reflexes and mydriasis The most likely diagnosis is

A. Stage I hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy B. Stage II hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy C. Stage III hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy D. Kernicterus

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stage I hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy presents with hyperalertness, hyperreflexia, and mydriasis

Question 5 of 5

Early ultrasonographic signs of hydrops include

A. double–bowel wall sign (bowel edema) B. polyhydramnios C. ascites D. scalp edema

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The double-bowel wall sign is an early ultrasonographic sign of hydrops. The other findings are also associated with hydrops but may appear later.