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Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Typical insulin dosage requirement in prepubertal children after the 'honeymoon' period is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-honeymoon, prepubertal children with type 1 DM typically require 0.7-1 U/kg/day; 0.7 (D) is the most common average.
Question 2 of 5
Neonates and young infants with central diabetes insipidus are often best treated with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid therapy (A) is preferred in neonates with central DI due to ease and safety over vasopressin (B).
Question 3 of 5
Premature adrenarche has traditionally applied to the appearance of sexual hair before the age of 8 yr in girls or 9 yr in boys without other evidence of maturation. It is characterized by the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Axillary hair typically follows pubic hair in premature adrenarche, not earlier (C).
Question 4 of 5
Approximately 10% of infants with congenital hypothyroidism have associated congenital anomalies. Of the following, the MOST common are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac anomalies (D) are the most common associated defects in congenital hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
Risk for subclinical hypothyroidism is seen in children with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic hepatitis C (B) is linked to thyroid dysfunction, unlike acute hepatitides (A, D, E).