Soft areas in the occipital region suggest the irr

Question 1 of 5

Soft areas in the occipital region suggest the irregular calcification and wormian bone formation usually associated with the following conditions EXCEPT

A. osteogenesis imperfecta B. craniosynostosis C. cleidocranial dysostosis D. Down syndrome

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Craniosynostosis involves premature fusion of cranial sutures and does not typically present with soft areas or wormian bones. The other conditions are associated with irregular calcification and wormian bone formation.

Question 2 of 5

Daily long-term control therapy is recommended for infants and young children (0-4 years) who had in the previous year

A. two or more episodes of wheezing that lasted more than 1 day B. three or more episodes of wheezing that lasted more than 1 day C. four or more episodes of wheezing that lasted more than 1 day D. five or more episodes of wheezing that lasted more than 1 day

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Three or more wheezing episodes lasting over one day in a year indicate persistent asthma, warranting long-term control therapy.

Question 3 of 5

Of the following, the skin manifestation that is MOST suggestive of SLE in children is

A. malar rash B. discoid rash C. photosensitive rash D. cutaneous vasculitis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Malar rash is highly specific for SLE.

Question 4 of 5

What is the most appropriate diagnosis for a 7-year-old boy with recurrent motor movements?

A. Tourette's Disorder B. Provisional Tic Disorder C. Persistent Tic Disorder D. Sydenham Chorea

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Persistent Tic Disorder involves motor or vocal tics that last for more than a year. Tourette's Disorder requires both motor and vocal tics, while Provisional Tic Disorder lasts less than a year. Sydenham Chorea is typically associated with rheumatic fever.