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Musculoskeletal Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: Spasticity
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spasticity is a hallmark of upper motor neuron defects (e.g., stroke), due to increased muscle tone. Polyneuropathy, myopathy, and neuromuscular junction defects don't cause spasticity.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a common clinical manifestation of myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weakness of respiratory muscles is common in myasthenia gravis, especially in crisis, unlike the other options.
Question 3 of 5
Macrodactyly is seen in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Macrodactyly, or localized gigantism, is associated with Proteus syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, and Tuberous sclerosis, but Alport syndrome primarily affects the kidneys and hearing, not limb overgrowth.
Question 4 of 5
Transient synovitis (toxic synovitis) is a reactive arthritis and is one of the most common causes of hip pain in young children. All the following clinical manifestations are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transient synovitis typically presents with low-grade or no fever; high-grade fever suggests septic arthritis instead.
Question 5 of 5
Fractures of the wrist and forearm are very common fractures in children. All the following statements are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most forearm fractures in children involve the distal radius and ulna, not the proximal segments.