PEDIATRIC EXAM 1 NOTES
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Contraindications of vaccines. Answer: 1. Any history of severe
anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine component (neomycin, gelatin)
2. Severe febrile illness
⩥ Administration of vaccines. Answer: 1. Dorsogluteal injection site is
contraindicated
2. EMLA (topical anesthetic cream) can be applied at injection site
3. Always be alert for allergic reaction following immunizations
⩥ Deviations in physical growth. Answer: 1. Failure to thrive (FTT)
2. Childhood obesity
⩥ Cow's milk based formula. Answer: 1. Similac
2. Enfamil
⩥ Soy-based formula. Answer: 1. Isomil
2. Prosobee
, ⩥ Casein or Whey-hydrolysate formula. Answer: 1. Neutramigen
2. Alimentum
⩥ Formula intake/day between 6-12 months is. Answer: 28-32oz
⩥ Formula intake/day >1 year old is. Answer: 16-24oz
⩥ True/False: Cow's milk should not be introduced to infants until after
1 year of age according to the AAP. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Feeding for 1-2 months?. Answer: 3-4 ounces every 3 hours
⩥ Feeding for 3-5 months?. Answer: 5 ounces every 4 hours
⩥ Feeding for 6-8 months?. Answer: 6 ounces every 4 - 6 hours
⩥ True/False: According to the AAP breast milk is the preferred source
of feeding for at least the first year of life. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Introduction of solid food before ____ months is not recommended.
Answer: 4-6 months
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Contraindications of vaccines. Answer: 1. Any history of severe
anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine component (neomycin, gelatin)
2. Severe febrile illness
⩥ Administration of vaccines. Answer: 1. Dorsogluteal injection site is
contraindicated
2. EMLA (topical anesthetic cream) can be applied at injection site
3. Always be alert for allergic reaction following immunizations
⩥ Deviations in physical growth. Answer: 1. Failure to thrive (FTT)
2. Childhood obesity
⩥ Cow's milk based formula. Answer: 1. Similac
2. Enfamil
⩥ Soy-based formula. Answer: 1. Isomil
2. Prosobee
, ⩥ Casein or Whey-hydrolysate formula. Answer: 1. Neutramigen
2. Alimentum
⩥ Formula intake/day between 6-12 months is. Answer: 28-32oz
⩥ Formula intake/day >1 year old is. Answer: 16-24oz
⩥ True/False: Cow's milk should not be introduced to infants until after
1 year of age according to the AAP. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Feeding for 1-2 months?. Answer: 3-4 ounces every 3 hours
⩥ Feeding for 3-5 months?. Answer: 5 ounces every 4 hours
⩥ Feeding for 6-8 months?. Answer: 6 ounces every 4 - 6 hours
⩥ True/False: According to the AAP breast milk is the preferred source
of feeding for at least the first year of life. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Introduction of solid food before ____ months is not recommended.
Answer: 4-6 months
