Pediatric Board Review Multiple Choice Questions & Answers Vol. 5

Q11. HDR syndrome includes all of the following findings except:

1. Hypoparathyroidism
2. Renal anomaly
3. Conductive deafness
4. Mutations of the GATA 3 gene
5. The gene is located at chromosome 10p.

Q12. The treatment for children with orbital fracture may include all of the following measures except:

1. Ice packs
2. Nasal decongestants
3. Antibiotic prophylaxis
4. Surgical repair
5. Local injection of corticosteroids

Q13. The common complication during treatment for hypernatremia is:

1. Coma
2. Seizures
3. Hyponatremia
4. Hypocalcemia
5. Hyperkalemia

Q14. A high-protein diet in patients with diabetes mellitus may result in:

1. Increased strength
2. Diabetic enteropathy
3. Diabetic nephropathy
4. Diabetic neuropathy
5. Increased muscle mass

Q15. The mainstay in the nutrition education and management of patients with diabetes mellitus is:

1. Protein counting
2. Fat counting
3. Carbohydrate counting
4. Water intake
5. Fiber counting

Q16. The caloric distribution in patients with diabetes mellitus should be approximately:

1. 50% carbohydrate, 35% fat, and 15% protein
2. 55% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 15% protein
3. 35% carbohydrate, 35% fat, and 30% protein
4. 55% carbohydrates, 20%fat, and 25% protein
5. 34% carbohydrates, 33%fat, and 33%protein

Q17. The most common sites of all fire deaths in the USA are:

1. Schools (kitchen)
2. Private dwellings
3. Subways
4. Parks
5. Shopping malls

Q18. The most common cause of fire related death is:

1. Flame burns
2. Smoke asphyxiation
3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
4. Candida infection
5. Staphylococcus aureus infection

Q19. All of the following measures can prevent fire- and burn-related injuries except:

1. Nonflammable fabrics
2. Lower the water heater temperature to 129F
3. Smoke detectors
4. Self- extinguishing cigarettes
5. Easy-to-use cigarette lighters

Q20. The cause of cerebral edema in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis is:

1. Inositol
2. Glucose
3. Overhydration
4. Dehydration
5. Hypernatremia

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