The causative organisms for endocarditis in pediat

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The causative organisms for endocarditis in pediatric patients are

A. enterococci B. group B streptococci C. viridans-type streptococci D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Patients who have undergone surgery entailing the use of cardiopulmonary bypass should be watched carefully for

A. epilepsy disabilities B. learning disabilities C. anemia D. arrhythmias

Correct Answer: D

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Patients with a small PDA have the following criteria EXCEPT

A. asymptomatic risk for endocarditis B. normal peripheral pulses C. normal pulmonary artery pressure D. normal life expectancy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Paroxysmal hypercyanotic attacks (hypoxic, blue, or tet spells) are a particular problem during the lst 2 yr of life. They are characterized by

A. early evening occurrence B. an increase in intensity of the systolic murmur C. unpredictable onset D. metabolic alkalosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a pediatric surgical emergency because

A. therapy is usually not effective B. severe pulmonary congestion C. left atrium may be small D. left ventricle may be small

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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