The most common sign of dehydration in an infant is

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Question 1 of 9

The most common sign of dehydration in an infant is

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sunken fontanels C are a classic dehydration sign in infants, per document p44, and AAP guidelines.

Question 2 of 9

A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and bone pain. Labs show blasts and anemia. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ALL shows fatigue, bone pain, and blasts, per NCI. A, B, D, E lack blasts.

Question 3 of 9

Inhaled glucocorticoid therapy can cause dysphonia in patients with asthma. The cause of dysphonia is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Vocal cord myopathy from inhaled glucocorticoids causes dysphonia via local steroid effects on laryngeal muscles (ATS). Fungal infection causes thrush, and C-E are unrelated.

Question 4 of 9

Best initial management in a child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and ketoacidosis is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: IV fluids and insulin treat diabetic ketoacidosis, per AAP (doc p150, Q595).

Question 5 of 9

A common, serious complication of rheumatic fever is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mitral valve scarring (B) is a significant rheumatic fever complication from inflammation. Arrhythmias (A), seizures (C), and hypertension (D) are not typical. Document: 'Cardiac valve damage is the most significant complication.'

Question 6 of 9

A child with nephrotic syndrome may exhibit

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are nephrotic symptoms, per document p54, 3.

Question 7 of 9

A 3-month-old infant presents with seizures and microcephaly. MRI shows calcifications. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Congenital CMV causes seizures and calcifications, per CDC. A, C-E differ.

Question 8 of 9

All of the following are included in the asthma triad except:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The asthma triad includes aspirin intolerance, nasal polyps, and asthma (A, B, D) (ATS). Bronchiolitis is unrelated, and E is a trigger, not part of the triad.

Question 9 of 9

Which herb prevents urinary infection?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chamomile (D) prevents urinary tract infections and GI spasms due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Feverfew (A) treats migraines, Kava Kava (B) reduces anxiety, and St. John’s Wort (C) addresses depression. Document: 'Chamomile… Prevents urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal spasms; used for sedation.'

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