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FNP PEDIATRIC EXAM TEST BANK
BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
1. Secondary hypothyroidism results from:
a. Excess release of thyroid hormone beyond the newborn period
b. Intrauterine exposure to thyrotoxic drugs
c. Disease or disorder of the thyroid gland itself
d. Disease or disorder of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland
compromising thyroid function - correct answer -d
2. Congenital hypothyroidism has a higher incidence in which of
the following populations?
a. African-americans
b. Hispanic & native Americans
c. Asian-americans
d. Euro-americans - correct answer -b
3. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of congenital
hypothyroidism?
a. Hoarse cry
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b. Frequent stooling
c. Coarse features
d. Lethargy - correct answer -b
4. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children &
adolescents is:
a. Graves (autoimmune disease)
b. Thyroid cancer
c. Thyroid nodules
d. Pituitary tumor - correct answer -a
5. Which of the following is not found in an adolescent with
untreated Grave's disease?
a. Behavioral problems
b. Sleep disturbances
c. Tendency to gain weight easily
d. Tachycardia - correct answer -c
6. In which of the following children would you most suspect
hyperthyroidism?
a. A 16yo male who complains about restlessness
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b. A 14yo adolescent female who is heat intolerant & has
amenorrhea
c. A male preteen with behavior problems
d. A 6yo female who complains of tiredness - correct answer -b
7. The most common thyroiditis is:
a. Subacute thyroiditis caused by a viral infection of the gland
b. Acute suppurative thryoiditis caused by bacterial infection
c. Caused by exposure to radiation or trauma
d. Hashimoto's or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis - correct answer
-d
8. Nephrogenic, or vasopressin-resistant, diabetes insipidus:
a. Is caused by anatomic defects in the brain causing
hypofunction of the pituitary or hypothalamus
b. Results from damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary from
surgical trauma or infection
c. Caused by reduced renal responsiveness to antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)
d. Has oliguria as a primary presenting symptom - correct answer
-c
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9. An infant with polydipsia, polyuria, irritability, and failure to
thrive, should be evaluated for:
a. Diabetes insipidus
b. Homocystinuria
c. Growth hormone deficiency
d. Hyperglycemia - correct answer -a
10. Which one of the following is not characteristic of
constitutional growth delay?
a. There is generally no hx of a similar growth pattern in other
family members
b. The child usually remains constitutionally small as an adult
c. Final adult stature tends to be normal
d. Weight & height at birth are generally in the lower percentiles -
correct answer -c
11. A newborn or infant with birth length <50% and microphallus
should be suspected of having:
a. Growth hormone deficiency
b. Congenital hypothyroidism
c. Primordial short stature
d. Down syndrome - correct answer -a
FNP PEDIATRIC EXAM TEST BANK
BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
1. Secondary hypothyroidism results from:
a. Excess release of thyroid hormone beyond the newborn period
b. Intrauterine exposure to thyrotoxic drugs
c. Disease or disorder of the thyroid gland itself
d. Disease or disorder of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland
compromising thyroid function - correct answer -d
2. Congenital hypothyroidism has a higher incidence in which of
the following populations?
a. African-americans
b. Hispanic & native Americans
c. Asian-americans
d. Euro-americans - correct answer -b
3. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of congenital
hypothyroidism?
a. Hoarse cry
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b. Frequent stooling
c. Coarse features
d. Lethargy - correct answer -b
4. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children &
adolescents is:
a. Graves (autoimmune disease)
b. Thyroid cancer
c. Thyroid nodules
d. Pituitary tumor - correct answer -a
5. Which of the following is not found in an adolescent with
untreated Grave's disease?
a. Behavioral problems
b. Sleep disturbances
c. Tendency to gain weight easily
d. Tachycardia - correct answer -c
6. In which of the following children would you most suspect
hyperthyroidism?
a. A 16yo male who complains about restlessness
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b. A 14yo adolescent female who is heat intolerant & has
amenorrhea
c. A male preteen with behavior problems
d. A 6yo female who complains of tiredness - correct answer -b
7. The most common thyroiditis is:
a. Subacute thyroiditis caused by a viral infection of the gland
b. Acute suppurative thryoiditis caused by bacterial infection
c. Caused by exposure to radiation or trauma
d. Hashimoto's or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis - correct answer
-d
8. Nephrogenic, or vasopressin-resistant, diabetes insipidus:
a. Is caused by anatomic defects in the brain causing
hypofunction of the pituitary or hypothalamus
b. Results from damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary from
surgical trauma or infection
c. Caused by reduced renal responsiveness to antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)
d. Has oliguria as a primary presenting symptom - correct answer
-c
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9. An infant with polydipsia, polyuria, irritability, and failure to
thrive, should be evaluated for:
a. Diabetes insipidus
b. Homocystinuria
c. Growth hormone deficiency
d. Hyperglycemia - correct answer -a
10. Which one of the following is not characteristic of
constitutional growth delay?
a. There is generally no hx of a similar growth pattern in other
family members
b. The child usually remains constitutionally small as an adult
c. Final adult stature tends to be normal
d. Weight & height at birth are generally in the lower percentiles -
correct answer -c
11. A newborn or infant with birth length <50% and microphallus
should be suspected of having:
a. Growth hormone deficiency
b. Congenital hypothyroidism
c. Primordial short stature
d. Down syndrome - correct answer -a
