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Endocrine System Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Main causes of hypocalcemia in nephrotic syndrome in children are the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia in nephrotic syndrome is due to low albumin (B), reduced calcium absorption (C), and loss of vitamin D-binding protein (D). Prednisone (E) can contribute, but decreased renal α-hydroxylase (A) is not a primary cause; it’s more linked to renal failure.
Question 2 of 5
Indications for GH treatment to promote growth include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Celiac disease (C) is treated with a gluten-free diet, not GH; others (A, B, D, E) are approved GH indications.
Question 3 of 5
Broad forehead, hypertelorism, small chin, long philtrum, camptodactyly, and fetal finger pads are features of the following genetic overgrowth syndrome
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sotos syndrome (B) matches these features, including cerebral gigantism and dysmorphism.
Question 4 of 5
Peak serum concentrations of TSH at birth in full-term infants reach
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TSH peaks at 60-80 mU/L within hours of birth; 80 (D) is typical.
Question 5 of 5
Retardation of osseous development in congenitally hypothyroid infants can be shown radiographically at birth in approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About 60% (C) of congenital hypothyroidism cases show delayed bone age at birth.