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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients in early stages of Guillain-Barré syndrome should be admitted to the hospital for observation because the ascending paralysis can rapidly involve respiratory muscles during the next 24 hr. Of the following, the MOST effective treatment is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IVIG is one of the most effective treatments for GBS, alongside plasmapheresis, with strong evidence for hastening recovery.
Question 2 of 5
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The text outlines a full treatment plan, with D (continuing oral treatment for 5 months) being a critical component of complete therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Rapid correction of hyponatremia (>12 mEq/L/24 hr) should be avoided because of the remote risk of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid correction of hyponatremia risks central pontine myelinolysis, a known complication supported by medical literature.
Question 4 of 5
In treatment of hyperkalemia, which measure removes potassium from the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) remove potassium via urine, unlike the others which shift or stabilize it temporarily.
Question 5 of 5
Infants infested with scabies have diffuse erythema, scaling, and pinpoint papules. Pustules, vesicles, and nodules are much more common in infants and may be more diffusely distributed. The face and scalp usually are spared in adults and older children, but these areas are usually involved in infants.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In infants with scabies, the presentation includes diffuse erythema and involvement of the face and scalp, unlike in older patients where these areas are typically spared.