BC Peds (general bootcamp) Flashcards
Less than 5-year-old child presents with an enlarged submandibular node that is 5 cm in diameter, nontender, and not fluctuant. The node has been enlarged for 3 weeks and there are no constitutional symptoms. CBC is normal. ESR, monospot, CMV and toxo screen are pending. TST with 5 tuberculin units of PPD shows 8 mm of induration. A course of antibiotics covering staph and strep shows no improvement. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. tuberculous lymphadenitis atypical mycobacteria lymphadenitis acute pyogenic lymphadenitis D. acute lymphoblastic leukemia E. cat-scratch fever
Atypical mycobacteria lymphadenitis
History of painless submandibular lymph node
Mantoux testing positive >5mm
A full term baby, delivered by vaginal delivery, is noted to have a large cephalohematoma. His birth weight is 4800 g. Which one of the following maternal factors is most likely to have contributed to the baby’s clinical condition?
Maternal substance use Maternal age and obesity Preeclampsia diabetes mellitus Graves disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Haemophilus influenzae Type B vaccine has been recommended for which one of the following groups?
Any child with impaired cell and humoral immunity.
All children at age 2 months.
All children after the age of 18 months
All children at one year old
All children between 4 to 6 years
All children at age 2 months
What do you give at 2 months of age (Pentacel; diphtheria, pertussis, inactivated polio etc)
Why hIB to prevent meningitis
A 2-week-old male is brought to the Emergency Room by his 16-year-old mother with a 12 hour history of inconsolable crying, vomiting and a tender mass in the right groin. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
incarcerated hernia acute hydrocele child abuse testicular torsion infantile colic
Incarcerated Hernia
13-year-old boy states that he is growing painful breasts. He has been growing taller this past year. On physical examination you note some acne on his face, his testes are appropriate for age, and has fine sparse pubic hair. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Klinefelter's syndrome pituitary tumor Adrenal tumor normal puberty gonadal tumor
normal puberty
Exposure ‘to lead in a 4 year old can cause all of the following, EXCEPT
paresis. Microcytic anemia constipation abdominal pain cirrhosis of the liver.
cirrhosis of Liver
After treatment of a FIRST urinary tract infection in a 3-year-old female child, further investigation should include
renal ultrasound only. voiding cystogram only intravenous pyelogram only. voiding cystogram and intravenous pyelogram voiding cystogram and renal ultrasound
Renal US only
7 days of age infant with bilateral purulent conjunctive discharge, erythema and swelling at the medial aspect of the eyes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
nasolacrimal duct inflammation due to Staphylococcus aureus
chemical irritation from eye ointment received at delivery
Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
herpes simplex infection
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea (gram -ve diplococci
Conjunctivitis in a Child
First 24h is drugs (med induced) – erythromycin ointment
3d – 7d; Gonorrhea (purulent dc) (gram –ve diplococci)
7d – 6wk; chlamydia (no gram stain) (avg 2 – 3wk)
Tx with ceftriaxone
A 6-year-old boy is seen for a generalized edema of 2 weeks’ duration initially noted around the eyes and lower extremities. Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is confirm by all of the following, EXCEPT
1) serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels are elevated.
2) fat globules are seen in the urine.
3) serum C3 (complement) level is low.
4) serum albumin level is less than 20 g/L.
5) protein excretion exceeds 2 g/24 hours.
Serum complement is low
Nephrotic Syndrome (PALE) Proteinurie; Need 50mg/kg Albumin; hypoalbuminemia Lipids; Fatty oval casts in urine Edema
8-month-old girl presents with recurrent pulmonary infections, steatorrhea, and failure to thrive. Measurement of which substance is most appropriate in this patient?
serum beta-lipoprotein erythrocyte glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase serum phenylalanine sweat chloride serum ceruloplasmin
sweat chloride
10-year-old is referred to you for evaluation of hypertension. He has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
1) horseshoe kidney
2) vesico-ureteral reflux
3) dominant polycystic disease
4) post-streptococcal
5) glomerulonephritis
6) juvenile diabetes mellitus
Vesico ureteral reflux
The disappearance of a ventricular septal defect (VSD) murmur in a patient known to have a large left-to-right shunt is most likely due to
1) closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD).
2) development of aortic stenosis.
3) development of pulmonary stenosis.
4) development of significant pulmonary arterial hypertension.
5) increase in the left-to-right shunt.
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Streptococcus pyogenes is virulent to humans, causing pharyngitis and a variety of other infections. Which one of the following is the likely virulent factor?
the specific group A polysaccharide penicillin resistance the M and T type of streptococci the presence of pili the M protein
the M protein
On physical examination of a 3-month-old child you detect a thrill and a machinery-type murmur at the left upper sternal border. A widened systemic pulse pressure and bounding peripheral pulses are also noted. Based on these findings, which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
patent ductus arteriosus familial hypercholesterolemia Marfan's syndrome aortic stenosis tetralogy of Fallot
PDA
For the past day, a 16-year-old girl has had fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea. She also complains of intermittent abdominal pain and generalized myalgia. On physical examination she is noted to be slightly lethargic. Temperature is 39.7oC, pulse is 154 beats/minute, and blood pressure is 80/46 mmHg. Her conjunctivae and pharynx are hyperemic, and she has a generalized erythematous maculopapular rash that spares her wrists. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Kawasaki's disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever toxic shock syndrome scarlet fever ruptured appendix
Toxic Shock Syndrome
2 year-old boy presents with generalized edema shortly after recovery from an upper respiratory infection. Labs showed marked albuminuria, hypoalbuminemia and hyperlipidemia. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
minimal change disease rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis membranous glomerulonephritis focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Minimal change disease
Cyanosis in the newborn is typical of:
patent ductus arteriosis. transposition of the great vessels. coarctation of the aorta. aortic stenosis. left-to-right cardiac shunt
transposition of great vessels
A couple bring their 34-month-old infant son to their pediatrician because he has not learned to speak, does not interact or play with other children, does not display eye contact and repeatedly flaps his hands. Physical examination is normal. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
attention deficit disorder - inattentive type pervasive developmental delay (autism) deafness Down syndrome oppositional defiant disorder
Autism
4-year-old girl has had occasional urinary discomfort. A urine culture grew Escherichia coli. Diagnosis of pyelonephritis is most likely if associated with
- fever of greater than 38°C.
- urinalysis (urine microscopy) of greater than 15 white blood cells per high-power field.
- urinalysis (urine microscopy) with 10 to 15 red blood cells per high-power field.
- family history of urinary tract infection.
- significant proteinuria.
Fever of greater than 38
A full-term male is born by vaginal delivery. At one minute his heart rate is 80/min, he takes a gasp, grimaces to stimulation, and his limbs are limp at rest. He is centrally pink and has cyanosed fingers and toes. Which one of the following is the 1-minute Apgar score for this infant?
4 7 5 3 6
4
APGAR Appearance 1 Pulse 1 Grimace 1 Activity 0 Respiration 1
Coryza in 22 days-old infant may lead to upper airway obstruction when the baby sleeps, but not when awake and crying because
- the extrathoracic trachea is floppy and collapses easily on quiet inspiration.
- the tonsils become enlarged and obstruct the airflow in and out of the larynx.
- an infant is an obligate nose-breather.
- there is inflammation and edema of the larynx and trachea.
- the tongue falls back into the posterior oropharynx.
obligate nasal breathers
4 year-old with a history of asthma is brought to the Emergency Department in acute respiratory distress. His mother relates that she stopped his twice daily sodium cromoglycate 7 days ago. Physical examination reveals a distressed child with a harsh cough. On auscultation of the chest, there are areas of reduced air entry and diffuse expiratory wheezes. Which one of the following is the most appropriate initial management?
aerosolized sodium cromoglycate by nebulization
aerosolized ipratropium bromide by nebulization
subcutaneous epinephrine, 1:1000 dilution
aerosolized salbutamol by nebulization
aerosolized budesonide
Aerosolized salbutamol (ventolin)
A 24 hour old full-term infant has become jaundiced and breast-feeding well. The initial step in management is to
- obtain an abdominal ultrasound.
- review birth history and physical examination.
- order a septic work-up.
- discontinue breast-feeding.
- begin phototherapy.
Review history of physical exam
4 year-old girl is referred to a cardiologist because of a murmur heard during a routine examination. Which one of the following clinical characteristics is consistent with an innocent murmur?
audible throughout systole associated with a precordial heave attenuated with change in body position audible only in diastole radiates from apex to the axilla
attenuated with change in body position