The drug contraindicated in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is

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Question 1 of 5

The drug contraindicated in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Digitalis (digoxin) is contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as it can increase left ventricular outflow obstruction.

Question 2 of 5

In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The safe correction rate for hypernatremia is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours to prevent cerebral edema caused by rapid osmotic shifts.

Question 3 of 5

What is the best explanation for breath-holding spells?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often linked to iron deficiency anemia and typically resolve by age 5. They are not seizures or solely expressed as tonic movements.

Question 4 of 5

Completed suicides in childhood and adolescence can be associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Perfectionism within the classroom is not a typical risk factor for completed suicides. Common risk factors include prior attempts, substance abuse, family history of depression or suicide, and access to lethal means.

Question 5 of 5

Physiological responses to serious illness include an increase in the following Except:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Serious illnesses often cause compensatory responses like tachycardia and increased respiratory rate, but blood pressure may not necessarily rise, especially in shock.

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