Paediatrics

Question 1

Most common malignancy affecting children:

Answer 1

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Question 2

Asthma attack in children: what should be given as well as bronchodilator therapy:
For how long:

Answer 2

Steroid therapy
3-5 days

Question 3

ADHD

Last resort but first line therapy:
Only given over the age of:
How long is it given for?

Potential side effect of these drugs:

Answer 3

Methylphenidate
5
6 week trial

Cardiotoxic - perform baseline ECG before starting treatment

Question 4

Seizures which typically occur at night
Typically partial - secondary generalisation may occur

Answer 4

Benign rolandic epilepsy