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Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mode of inheritance of HDR syndrome is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HDR syndrome (hypoparathyroidism, deafness, renal anomalies) is autosomal dominant , linked to GATA3 mutations on chromosome 10 (NIH). Other inheritance patterns (A, C, D, E) do not apply.
Question 2 of 5
A child was treated with baking soda for an upset stomach. Most likely complication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) overdose causes hypernatremia from excess sodium, potentially with alkalosis (UpToDate). A, C-E are less likely.
Question 3 of 5
Listeria monocytogenes is sensitive to all of the following antibiotics except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Listeria is resistant to cephalosporins due to cell wall properties (IDSA). B-E are effective.
Question 4 of 5
The most common cardiovascular anomaly in Williams syndrome is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supravalvular aortic stenosis is the most common cardiac defect in Williams syndrome, per NIH. B-E are less frequent.
Question 5 of 5
The most common cause of anaphylaxis occurring in the hospital is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV medications and latex are the top in-hospital anaphylaxis causes, per AAAAI. A-D are less common in this setting.