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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most common offending agent causing asthma in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory infections are the top asthma trigger in children, per AAP, due to frequent viral exposures. A, C-E are significant but less common.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis is diagnosed to have pneumonia based on chest x-ray findings. The sputum culture reveals Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV antibiotics are the standard for Pseudomonas pneumonia in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are inadequate alone.
Question 3 of 5
A child appears with chronic cough and failure to thrive. Physical examination reveals nasal polyps and digital clubbing. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis matches chronic cough, failure to thrive, polyps, clubbing, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A-C, E don’t fit.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-month-old infant presents with seizures and hypotonia. MRI shows periventricular leukomalacia. Most likely cause is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy causes periventricular leukomalacia in infants, per AAP, often from perinatal asphyxia. B-E are less likely.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with recurrent fractures and blue sclerae. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteogenesis imperfecta causes recurrent fractures and blue sclerae, per NIH. B-E lack this combination.