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Neonatology and Pediatric Disorder Quiz
Question 1
A premature newborn (32 weeks) develops abdominal distension, bloody stools, and an X-ray showing pneumatosis intestinalis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Hirschsprung disease
B. Necrotizing enterocolitis
C. Pyloric stenosis
D. Intussusception
Question 2
A 3-year-old presents with high fever, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain. What is the most likely infectious cause?
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A. Rotavirus
B. Cholera
C. Shigella
D. Giardi
Question 3
A 6-month-old infant vomits and shows signs of dehydration. He has a history of repeated vomiting but is still hungry after each episode. Visible peristaltic waves are noted. What is the most likely condition?
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A. Gastroesophageal reflux
B. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
C. Gastroenteritis
D. Oral thrush
Question 4
A premature newborn in the NICU develops NEC Stage III. Which of the following is a key feature of this stage?
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A. Occult blood in stool only
B. Pneumatosis intestinalis
C. Bowel perforation
D. Non-bilious vomiting
Question 5
A 10-year-old presents with periumbilical pain that later moves to the right lower quadrant, with fever and vomiting. McBurney's point is tender. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Intussusception
B. Appendicitis
C. Peptic ulcer disease
D. GERD
Question 6
A 2-month-old infant is brought with poor feeding and white patches in the mouth that do not wipe off. What is the most appropriate treatment?
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A. Oral rehydration solution
B. Nystatin oral suspension
C. Proton pump inhibitor
D. Zinc supplements
Question 7
A child with acute watery diarrhea is alert, has sunken eyes, and a skin pinch of 1–2 seconds. What level of dehydration is this?
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A. No dehydration
B. Mild dehydration
C. Moderate dehydration
D. Severe dehydration
Question 8
A 7-month-old child suddenly cries in pain, pulls knees to chest, and later passes a “currant jelly” stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Viral gastroenteritis
B. Appendicitis
C. Intussusception
D. Volvulus
Question 9
A 4-week-old infant presents with projectile, non-bilious vomiting after every feed. On exam, an olive-shaped mass is felt in the right upper abdomen. What is the primary electrolyte abnormality expected?
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A. Hyperkalemia
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Hyponatremia
Question 10
A newborn presents immediately after birth with excessive frothy secretions, choking, coughing, and cyanosis during the first feeding. The abdomen is distended. What is the most likely condition?
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A. Cleft palate
B. Tracheoesophageal fistula
C. GERD
D. Oral thrush
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