MN580 Final Study Guide Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Resolved retinopathy of prematurity follow up - Correct answer-initial and follow-
up ophthalmologic examinations within 2 weeks after discharge. y a specialist
experienced with this
- monitor for late sequelae or ROP progresssion
- early interventions
- annual ophthalmologic F/U needing treatment
Phantom limb pain and when to refer - Correct answer-Referral to pain clinic if
uncontrolled
Pros and cons of being a bilingual child - Correct answer-Pro: greater mental
flexibility, enhanced employment, lifestyle opportunities
Cons: mild delay in speech, may mix languages,
Treatment for lichen simplex complex - Correct answer-1) Occlusion
2) high-potency steroids for 3 weeks for thicker plaques
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,3) topical emollients
4) abx with infection
5) antihistamines adjunct
6) Phototherapy
7) psychotherapy
8) Botox
9) cryosurgery
10) surgery
Impetigo treatment - Correct answer-localized - mupirocin
widespread with constitutional symptoms and deep skin involvement - cephalexin
40 7-10 days; augmentin 50-90 "; clindamycin 10-25
Hydrating skin with bathing - Correct answer-apply emollients/moisturizers
immediately after the bath.
Neurofibromatosis signs - Correct answer-- macrocephaly
- short
- cafe-au-alit spots, plexiform neurofibromas on trunk/face/extremities,
axillary/inguinal freckling, dermal neurofibromas
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,- learning disabilities (poor spacial/fine motor)
- ophthalmology (glioma, lisch nodules)
- precocious puberty
hypertension, stenosis, pheochromocytoma
- hypotonia, affected gait
- sunscreen after 6m (cafe-au-lait)
Hirschberg test - Correct answer-corneal light reflex evaluates ocular alignment. A
small light is placed on the cornea. Normal reveals small white dot on the same
spot of each eye. will check with covering/uncovering/alternation. movement of
eye indicates misalignment.
typical play for a 3 year old - Correct answer-make-believe
parallel play
cheating is common
Toilet training - Correct answer--2.5-3.5. done by 4
- introduce topic at 18m appointment
- assess expectations
- don't ask child if they need to go. help establish routine
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, - voluntary sphincter control
- stays dry for 2h; wakes up naps dry
-able to follow directions
- please parent, curious, wants to be clean
- parents recognize and are prepared
Functional abdominal pain - Correct answer-Def: recurrent abd pain. no etiology
Dx: 4x/m for 2m, not related to certain patterns, no other diagoses likely
red flags: localized, emesis, younger than 4y, weight loss, organiomegaly,
perirectal abnormalilites, hernias, joint swelling.
Labs: CBC, ESR, CRP, Ua, Ucx, CMP, OP stool, breath hydrogen, h.pylori testing.
ABD US, 3 day lactose free diet,
tx: CAM approaches, bland diet, avoid fructose/sorbitol, ID triggers and avoid,
CBT, discuss re flags, regular follow up
Importance of child's access to age-appropriate books - Correct answer-
ReachOutAndRead (resource)
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Questions and Answers
Resolved retinopathy of prematurity follow up - Correct answer-initial and follow-
up ophthalmologic examinations within 2 weeks after discharge. y a specialist
experienced with this
- monitor for late sequelae or ROP progresssion
- early interventions
- annual ophthalmologic F/U needing treatment
Phantom limb pain and when to refer - Correct answer-Referral to pain clinic if
uncontrolled
Pros and cons of being a bilingual child - Correct answer-Pro: greater mental
flexibility, enhanced employment, lifestyle opportunities
Cons: mild delay in speech, may mix languages,
Treatment for lichen simplex complex - Correct answer-1) Occlusion
2) high-potency steroids for 3 weeks for thicker plaques
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,3) topical emollients
4) abx with infection
5) antihistamines adjunct
6) Phototherapy
7) psychotherapy
8) Botox
9) cryosurgery
10) surgery
Impetigo treatment - Correct answer-localized - mupirocin
widespread with constitutional symptoms and deep skin involvement - cephalexin
40 7-10 days; augmentin 50-90 "; clindamycin 10-25
Hydrating skin with bathing - Correct answer-apply emollients/moisturizers
immediately after the bath.
Neurofibromatosis signs - Correct answer-- macrocephaly
- short
- cafe-au-alit spots, plexiform neurofibromas on trunk/face/extremities,
axillary/inguinal freckling, dermal neurofibromas
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,- learning disabilities (poor spacial/fine motor)
- ophthalmology (glioma, lisch nodules)
- precocious puberty
hypertension, stenosis, pheochromocytoma
- hypotonia, affected gait
- sunscreen after 6m (cafe-au-lait)
Hirschberg test - Correct answer-corneal light reflex evaluates ocular alignment. A
small light is placed on the cornea. Normal reveals small white dot on the same
spot of each eye. will check with covering/uncovering/alternation. movement of
eye indicates misalignment.
typical play for a 3 year old - Correct answer-make-believe
parallel play
cheating is common
Toilet training - Correct answer--2.5-3.5. done by 4
- introduce topic at 18m appointment
- assess expectations
- don't ask child if they need to go. help establish routine
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, - voluntary sphincter control
- stays dry for 2h; wakes up naps dry
-able to follow directions
- please parent, curious, wants to be clean
- parents recognize and are prepared
Functional abdominal pain - Correct answer-Def: recurrent abd pain. no etiology
Dx: 4x/m for 2m, not related to certain patterns, no other diagoses likely
red flags: localized, emesis, younger than 4y, weight loss, organiomegaly,
perirectal abnormalilites, hernias, joint swelling.
Labs: CBC, ESR, CRP, Ua, Ucx, CMP, OP stool, breath hydrogen, h.pylori testing.
ABD US, 3 day lactose free diet,
tx: CAM approaches, bland diet, avoid fructose/sorbitol, ID triggers and avoid,
CBT, discuss re flags, regular follow up
Importance of child's access to age-appropriate books - Correct answer-
ReachOutAndRead (resource)
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