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Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
In hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, refractory seizures begin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refractory seizures in HIE start 12-24 hours (A) post-birth, reflecting early neuronal injury, per HIE timelines.
Question 2 of 5
All the following are clinical manifestations of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BPD features growth failure (A), O₂ need (B), heart failure (C), and hypertension (D). Metabolic acidosis (E) isn’t compensatory in BPD.
Question 3 of 5
Of the following, the MOST common etiology of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biliary atresia (A) is the top cause of neonatal conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, requiring early surgery, per hepatology stats.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST characteristic complication of phototherapy in infants with directreacting hyperbilirubinemia is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin bronzing (C) is typical in direct hyperbilirubinemia during phototherapy, due to bilirubin breakdown, per neonatal observations.
Question 5 of 5
Spontaneous pneumothorax is seen in fewer than 1% of deliveries and may be associated with malformations of the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax is linked to renal anomalies (D), e.g., polycystic kidneys, per neonatal associations.