Pediatrics 2023 Questions and
Answers Graded A+ 2023-2024
Which result is characteristic for nephrotic range
proteinuria?
a. morning urine ratio protein/creatinine >0.2 mg/mg
b. urine protein loss of >50 mg/kg/24hr
,c. urine protein loss of >100 mg/m2/h
d. urine protein loss >100 mg/kg/24h
e. urine protein loss exceeds >4 mg/m2/h
B
(according to google >40 mg/m2/hr)
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in children.
a. is most commonly caused by E. coli O7:H157
producing an endothelial toxin
b. may be caused by genetic abnormalities of T
lymphocytes
c. D+ (diarrhea positive) HUS requires symptomatic
treatment of diarrhea and symptomatic treatment of
acute kidney injury (AKI)
d. is defined by a triad of symptoms: hemolytic
anemia, thrombocytosis, and AKI
e. none of the above
C
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,A 3-year old child is brought to the emergency room
because of a high fever and difficulty swallowing. The
parents say that today the child woke up with a fever,
unable to swallow and drooling. On physical
examination, the child looks toxic, is sitting in a
slouched forward position, has expiratory stridor with
suprasternal notch retractions. CXR reveals the
"thumb sign". What should be done immediately?
a. Oxygen therapy (2L of 100% oxygen by oxygen face
mask)
b. Empirical antibioticotherapy iv.
c. Corticosteroid therapy iv..
d. Careful observation and monitoring of vital signs
e. None of the answers is true
E
Changed old - Should be intubation which is the first
step in treating this patient!
The most common cause of pneumonia in patient
with cystic fibrosis is:
, a. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus
aureus
b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus,
Hemophilus influenzae
c. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
d. Moraxella catarrhalis, Candida, Staphylococus
aureus
e. Influenza virus, Respiratory syncytial virus,
Rhinovirus
B
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What is the most common cardiac abnormality found
in children?
a. ASD
b. VSD
c. CoA
d. PDA
e. ToF
Answers Graded A+ 2023-2024
Which result is characteristic for nephrotic range
proteinuria?
a. morning urine ratio protein/creatinine >0.2 mg/mg
b. urine protein loss of >50 mg/kg/24hr
,c. urine protein loss of >100 mg/m2/h
d. urine protein loss >100 mg/kg/24h
e. urine protein loss exceeds >4 mg/m2/h
B
(according to google >40 mg/m2/hr)
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in children.
a. is most commonly caused by E. coli O7:H157
producing an endothelial toxin
b. may be caused by genetic abnormalities of T
lymphocytes
c. D+ (diarrhea positive) HUS requires symptomatic
treatment of diarrhea and symptomatic treatment of
acute kidney injury (AKI)
d. is defined by a triad of symptoms: hemolytic
anemia, thrombocytosis, and AKI
e. none of the above
C
Checked seminar, true!
,A 3-year old child is brought to the emergency room
because of a high fever and difficulty swallowing. The
parents say that today the child woke up with a fever,
unable to swallow and drooling. On physical
examination, the child looks toxic, is sitting in a
slouched forward position, has expiratory stridor with
suprasternal notch retractions. CXR reveals the
"thumb sign". What should be done immediately?
a. Oxygen therapy (2L of 100% oxygen by oxygen face
mask)
b. Empirical antibioticotherapy iv.
c. Corticosteroid therapy iv..
d. Careful observation and monitoring of vital signs
e. None of the answers is true
E
Changed old - Should be intubation which is the first
step in treating this patient!
The most common cause of pneumonia in patient
with cystic fibrosis is:
, a. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus
aureus
b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus,
Hemophilus influenzae
c. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
d. Moraxella catarrhalis, Candida, Staphylococus
aureus
e. Influenza virus, Respiratory syncytial virus,
Rhinovirus
B
Checked PP notes, true!
What is the most common cardiac abnormality found
in children?
a. ASD
b. VSD
c. CoA
d. PDA
e. ToF
