PAEA PEDIATRICS EOR EXAM QUSTION
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What are mc causes of parasitic diarrhea in children? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
parasitic causes: (1) giardia and (2) cryptosporidium.
What is the normal distribution of lichen planus/ - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
cutaneous lesions form on flexor surfaces of: wrists, forearms, legs.
Oral lichen planus, genitalia, scalp lichen planus, nail lichen planus
What bug is most likely to cause gastroenteritis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
salmonella
What is the treatment for urticaria, a wheal and flare with edema that extends to
subcutaneous tissue? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > avoid triggers, epi,
antihistamines, steroids should not be routinely used
How long do the fever, nv, crampy abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea last in
gastroenteritis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > 3-5days
,What is the treatment for most children with what is the treatment for acute
bronchiolitis, rsv uncomplicated by other conditions? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > if
hospitalizied supportive therapy, such as frequent suctioning, adequate fluids to
maintain hydration, but if hypoxemia is present supplemental o2 should be
administered.
Note there is no evidence that antibx or bronchodialators or corticosteroids
change the severity or length of illness and are" not" recommended unless
bacterial pneumonia is present.
Constrast simple febrile seizures vs. Complex seizures. Focused or generalized?
Are there neurological deficits? They last less than ___ minutes. How many within
a 24hr period? Which one is more common? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > simple:
-generalized
-no associated neurological deficit
-less than 15 minutes duration
-only one within a 24 hour period
-far more common that complex febrile seizures
What are some common allergy causing drugs in peds? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
anticonvulsants, insulin (esp animal sources of insulin), iodinated (containing
iodine) xray contrast dyes (these can cause allergy-like reactions), penicillin and
related antibiotics, sulfa drugs
Jessie is a 4y2mo old female presenting to your clinic with a history of what
appears to be a 1st exposure drug reaction. You know that since it is the first
time, she likely hasn't had any problems and her immune system may have
produce an antibody called ___ against the drug. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > ige
,1st exposures to allergies don't always cause drug eruptions because your body
makes an antibody (ige). However, in the second exposure your body makes
_____ which causes the allergy symptoms. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > histamine
What are the 6p's of lichen planus? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > planar, purple,
polygonal, pruritic, papules, plaques
Patients with lichen planus may present with lacy, reticular white lines covering
the lesions. These are called.. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > wickham striae
Patients with lichen planus may form in lines related to scratching. This is called
the _______ phenomenon. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > koebner
After lesion resolution occurs in lichen planus, post inflammatory
________________________ may cocur. - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
hyperpigmentation
What is treatment of lichen planus? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > usually self limiting,
but can be treated with antihistamines like hydroxyzine, or local steroids like
bethamethasone etc
What is the normal age of onset of pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > 10 -
43 years
Pityriasis roasea is most common in what seasons? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
fall/spring
, Though the etiology of pityriasis rosea is unknown, this virus is suspected. - ✔✔✔
correct answer > suspect herpes virus type 7 (hsv 7)
Presents with single herald patch- oval slightly scaly plaque 2 cm, salmon colored
with fine callorette of scale. 2 weeks later-fine scaling papules and plaques with
collarette of scale in a christmas tree distribution of trunk. What is the likely
diagnosis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > pityriasis rosea
T or f. Pityriasis rosea is usu. Self-limited and resolves on its own in 6-12 weeks. -
✔✔✔ correct answer > true
What is the treatment for pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
antihistamines, topical steroids, uvb light. Self limiting
Jj is a 7yr3mo female who presents with a fever, chills and body aches.
Integumentary exam reveals a painful purplish red rash that spreads and blisters.
What syndrome is she suffering from? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > steven johnson
syndrome
This is a vesiculobullous disease of skin, mouth, eyes, genitalia. Ulcerative
stomatitis leads to hemorrhagic crusting. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > steven
johnson syndrome
Name 5 drugs that may cause sjs. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > sulfonamides, pcn,
phenytoin, phenobarbital, allopurinol
What is the treatment for sjs including supportive treatment? - ✔✔✔ correct
answer > d/c offending drug immediately. Supportive tx: fluid and electrolyte
BANK (PAEA TOPIC LIST) 2025 COMPLETE
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+
| GUARANTEED PASS
What are mc causes of parasitic diarrhea in children? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
parasitic causes: (1) giardia and (2) cryptosporidium.
What is the normal distribution of lichen planus/ - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
cutaneous lesions form on flexor surfaces of: wrists, forearms, legs.
Oral lichen planus, genitalia, scalp lichen planus, nail lichen planus
What bug is most likely to cause gastroenteritis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
salmonella
What is the treatment for urticaria, a wheal and flare with edema that extends to
subcutaneous tissue? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > avoid triggers, epi,
antihistamines, steroids should not be routinely used
How long do the fever, nv, crampy abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea last in
gastroenteritis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > 3-5days
,What is the treatment for most children with what is the treatment for acute
bronchiolitis, rsv uncomplicated by other conditions? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > if
hospitalizied supportive therapy, such as frequent suctioning, adequate fluids to
maintain hydration, but if hypoxemia is present supplemental o2 should be
administered.
Note there is no evidence that antibx or bronchodialators or corticosteroids
change the severity or length of illness and are" not" recommended unless
bacterial pneumonia is present.
Constrast simple febrile seizures vs. Complex seizures. Focused or generalized?
Are there neurological deficits? They last less than ___ minutes. How many within
a 24hr period? Which one is more common? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > simple:
-generalized
-no associated neurological deficit
-less than 15 minutes duration
-only one within a 24 hour period
-far more common that complex febrile seizures
What are some common allergy causing drugs in peds? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
anticonvulsants, insulin (esp animal sources of insulin), iodinated (containing
iodine) xray contrast dyes (these can cause allergy-like reactions), penicillin and
related antibiotics, sulfa drugs
Jessie is a 4y2mo old female presenting to your clinic with a history of what
appears to be a 1st exposure drug reaction. You know that since it is the first
time, she likely hasn't had any problems and her immune system may have
produce an antibody called ___ against the drug. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > ige
,1st exposures to allergies don't always cause drug eruptions because your body
makes an antibody (ige). However, in the second exposure your body makes
_____ which causes the allergy symptoms. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > histamine
What are the 6p's of lichen planus? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > planar, purple,
polygonal, pruritic, papules, plaques
Patients with lichen planus may present with lacy, reticular white lines covering
the lesions. These are called.. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > wickham striae
Patients with lichen planus may form in lines related to scratching. This is called
the _______ phenomenon. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > koebner
After lesion resolution occurs in lichen planus, post inflammatory
________________________ may cocur. - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
hyperpigmentation
What is treatment of lichen planus? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > usually self limiting,
but can be treated with antihistamines like hydroxyzine, or local steroids like
bethamethasone etc
What is the normal age of onset of pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > 10 -
43 years
Pityriasis roasea is most common in what seasons? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
fall/spring
, Though the etiology of pityriasis rosea is unknown, this virus is suspected. - ✔✔✔
correct answer > suspect herpes virus type 7 (hsv 7)
Presents with single herald patch- oval slightly scaly plaque 2 cm, salmon colored
with fine callorette of scale. 2 weeks later-fine scaling papules and plaques with
collarette of scale in a christmas tree distribution of trunk. What is the likely
diagnosis? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > pityriasis rosea
T or f. Pityriasis rosea is usu. Self-limited and resolves on its own in 6-12 weeks. -
✔✔✔ correct answer > true
What is the treatment for pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔✔ correct answer >
antihistamines, topical steroids, uvb light. Self limiting
Jj is a 7yr3mo female who presents with a fever, chills and body aches.
Integumentary exam reveals a painful purplish red rash that spreads and blisters.
What syndrome is she suffering from? - ✔✔✔ correct answer > steven johnson
syndrome
This is a vesiculobullous disease of skin, mouth, eyes, genitalia. Ulcerative
stomatitis leads to hemorrhagic crusting. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > steven
johnson syndrome
Name 5 drugs that may cause sjs. - ✔✔✔ correct answer > sulfonamides, pcn,
phenytoin, phenobarbital, allopurinol
What is the treatment for sjs including supportive treatment? - ✔✔✔ correct
answer > d/c offending drug immediately. Supportive tx: fluid and electrolyte
