MCQ PEDIATRICS HOFFENTLICH FINAL
EXAM 2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for breastfeeding?
Galactosemia
Breast milk jaundice
Hypoglycemia
Galactosemia
What are the most common causes for infant mortality worldwide?
HIV
malaria
congenital abnormalities, prematurity
malnutrition
injuries, drownings
Congenital abnormalities, prematurity
,The triad of congenital heart defect, blindness and deafness is typical for which congenital infection:
Congenital rubella
Congenital CMV
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Congenital rubella
Which is the most severe consequence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy?
Brain calcifications
Bilateral damage to the basal ganglia Intraventricular hemorrhage
Multicystic encephalomalacia
Multicystic encephalomalacia
The most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in childhood is:
Viruses (Rotavirus is the most common)
Fungi
Toxins
Bacteria
Viruses
,Autoimmune hepatitis may occur in association with:
Wilson's disease
Cystic fibrosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Thalassemia major
Inflammatory bowel disease
In persistent ductus arteriosus there is:
Reduced pulmonary vascular markings on chest X-ray
Continuous murmur below the left clavicle
Weak peripheral pulses
Cyanosis
Continuous murmur below the left clavicle
Which of the following is NOT true for coarctation of the aorta in infants:
Presents with cariogenic shock
Presents immediately after birth
CXR shows cardiomegaly
, Presents immediately after birth
In case of a foreign body in the larynx there is:
Expiratory Dyspnea
Saliva Leakage
Inspiratory Dyspnea
Valve Mechanism and Emphysema
Inspiratory Dyspnea
Arterial hypertension with paroxysmal palpitations, flushing and sweating can be found in:
Supraventricular tachycardia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Coarctation of the aorta
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma - Pheochromocytoma is a rare, usually benign tumor that develops in the adrenal
glands, which are located above the kidneys. These tumors produce excess adrenaline, leading to
symptoms like high blood pressure, headaches, sweating, and rapid heartbeats.
Which of the following conditions is common in patients with cerebral palsy and other severe brain
injuries?
Obesity
EXAM 2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for breastfeeding?
Galactosemia
Breast milk jaundice
Hypoglycemia
Galactosemia
What are the most common causes for infant mortality worldwide?
HIV
malaria
congenital abnormalities, prematurity
malnutrition
injuries, drownings
Congenital abnormalities, prematurity
,The triad of congenital heart defect, blindness and deafness is typical for which congenital infection:
Congenital rubella
Congenital CMV
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Congenital rubella
Which is the most severe consequence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy?
Brain calcifications
Bilateral damage to the basal ganglia Intraventricular hemorrhage
Multicystic encephalomalacia
Multicystic encephalomalacia
The most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in childhood is:
Viruses (Rotavirus is the most common)
Fungi
Toxins
Bacteria
Viruses
,Autoimmune hepatitis may occur in association with:
Wilson's disease
Cystic fibrosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Thalassemia major
Inflammatory bowel disease
In persistent ductus arteriosus there is:
Reduced pulmonary vascular markings on chest X-ray
Continuous murmur below the left clavicle
Weak peripheral pulses
Cyanosis
Continuous murmur below the left clavicle
Which of the following is NOT true for coarctation of the aorta in infants:
Presents with cariogenic shock
Presents immediately after birth
CXR shows cardiomegaly
, Presents immediately after birth
In case of a foreign body in the larynx there is:
Expiratory Dyspnea
Saliva Leakage
Inspiratory Dyspnea
Valve Mechanism and Emphysema
Inspiratory Dyspnea
Arterial hypertension with paroxysmal palpitations, flushing and sweating can be found in:
Supraventricular tachycardia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Coarctation of the aorta
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma - Pheochromocytoma is a rare, usually benign tumor that develops in the adrenal
glands, which are located above the kidneys. These tumors produce excess adrenaline, leading to
symptoms like high blood pressure, headaches, sweating, and rapid heartbeats.
Which of the following conditions is common in patients with cerebral palsy and other severe brain
injuries?
Obesity
