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Endocrine System Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
In addition to routine supportive care, what additional therapy would be most appropriate for the child in the previous question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 treats methylmalonic acidemia in B12-responsive forms, reducing toxic metabolites.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: X-linked
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a peroxisomal disorder.
Question 3 of 5
Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia have xanthomas. The best site to look for xanthomas is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Achilles tendon xanthomas are classic in heterozygous FH.
Question 4 of 5
Matching: Lipidosis - GM1-gangliosidosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GM1-gangliosidosis includes both features.
Question 5 of 5
Matching: Glycogen storage diseases - Von Gierke
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Gierke (type I) causes hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly.