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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The classic signs of UTI such as urgency, dysuria, frequency, and abdominal or back pain begin in children at age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Classic UTI symptoms emerge around 3 years (C), when children can verbalize, per developmental stages.
Question 2 of 5
Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scans are useful in the workup of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MIBG scans are specific for detecting catecholamine-producing tumors like neuroblastoma.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year- old girl presented with abdominal mass, periorbital ecchymoses and ataxia. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neuroblastoma fits with abdominal mass, periorbital ecchymoses (raccoon eyes), and ataxia (possible opsoclonus-myoclonus).
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year- old girl diagnosed recently with lymphoma, presented to the emergency room with distended neck veins, plethora, and swollen head and neck. Of the following, the MOST likely cause is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Superior vena cava syndrome, caused by mediastinal lymphoma, leads to neck vein distension and facial swelling.
Question 5 of 5
Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy means
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink the tumor while it remains in place.