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Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most common cause of metabolic acidosis in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in kids via bicarbonate loss (AAP). A-D are less frequent.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are included in the asthma triad except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The asthma triad includes aspirin intolerance, nasal polyps, and asthma (A, B, D) (ATS). Bronchiolitis is unrelated, and E is a trigger, not part of the triad.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. He appears with abdominal distension and vomiting. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium ileus fits failure to pass meconium with distension and vomiting, often in cystic fibrosis, per AAP. A-C, E present differently.
Question 4 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased coughing. Chest x-ray reveals a new infiltrate in the right lower lobe. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia fits fever, cough, and new infiltrate in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are less likely.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased sputum production. Sputum culture reveals Aspergillus fumigatus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis fits Aspergillus in cystic fibrosis with respiratory symptoms, per CFF. A, B, D, E are less likely.