DES 2016. Final ( Part 50 )
301) A 10-month-old boy develops an upper respiratory tract infection 2 days before presentation. On the day of presentation, he has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting 30 seconds. His temperature is 40.0 C (104 F), blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, and respirations are 22/min. He is alert and smiling. He has rhinorrhea, and his neck is supple. He has bruises below his knees. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Child abuse
Idiopathic epilepsy
Infantile spasms
Meningitis
Simple febrile seizure
302) A 4-month-old child presents with a 2-day history of vomiting and intermittent irritability. On examination, “currant jelly” stool is noted in the diaper, and a sausage-shaped mass is palpated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause this?
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic hernia
Giardiasis
Intussusception
Rotavirus gastroenteritis
303) A 2-hour-old full-term newborn infant is noted by the nursing staff to be having episodes of cyanosis and apnea. Per nursery protocol they place an oxygen saturation monitor on him. When they attempted to feed him, his oxygen levels drop into the 60s. When he is stimulated and cries, his oxygen levels increase into the 90s. Which of the following is the most important next step to quickly establish the diagnosis?
Echocardiogram
Ventilation perfusion scan
Passage of catheter into nose
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Bronchoscopic evaluation of palate and larynx
304) The police bring a 14-year-old boy to the clinic after he was found setting fire to the neighbor's house. He has been previously arrested and warned by the cops twice. The first time was 15 months ago for stealing his neighbor's motorcycle. The second occasion was 6 months ago for a fight with his peers on the roadside. His parents arrive and tell you that he has been behaving this way for the past 3 years, and often argues at home. He steals money from them and tries to hurt the pets. Although they have not seen him using any drugs, they suspect that his behavior could be due to drugs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Conduct disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Substance abuse
305) A 14-year-old girl presents to the emergency room for severe lower mid-abdominal pain that has been increasing over the past 12 hours. She describes it as crampy and sharp. Her last menstrual period was about 2 weeks ago. It was regular with no pain and lasted 4 to 5 days. She has had menstrual periods for nearly 2 years, and over the past 6 months she has noticed some cramping pain the first day or two of her menses. She denies sexual activity and has not had any vaginal discharge. Her bowel movements have been normal and she reports no urinary frequency, urgency, or burning with urination. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Dysmenorrhea
. Ectopic pregnancy
. Ovarian cyst
. Pelvic inflammatory disease
. Mittelschmertz
306) A 9-month-old boy is taken to the emergency room because of high fever. Breath sounds are diminished in the lungs, and a chest x-ray film shows lobar pneumonia. Probable streptococcal pneumonia is demonstrated in Gram's stain of sputum and then later confirmed by culture. The child responds to antibiotic therapy. A detailed history is taken during the admission, which reveals that this is the third episode of pneumonia in this young child; the two previous episodes occurred at 6 and 7.5 months of age. One of the mother's brothers had died of infection at age 9. Immunoglobulin studies demonstrate the following: IgG 80 mg/dL [normal 723-1685 mg/dL], IgA 60 mg/dL [normal 81-463 mg/dL], IgM 20 mg/dL [normal 48-271 mg/dL]. Studies of the lymphocyte population demonstrate normal numbers of T cells and markedly decreased B cells. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Bruton agammaglobulinemia
. Common variable immunodeficiency
. DiGeorge syndrome
. Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
307) A newborn baby is noted to have abnormal facies with low-set ears; a small receding jaw; and widely separated eyes. At 30 hours of age, the baby develops multiple muscle spasms. Serum studies are notable for calcium of 4.5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
. Common variable immunodeficiency
. DiGeorge syndrome
. Selective IgA deficiency
. Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
308) A 5-year-old girl is being evaluated for generalized swelling. Her blood pressure is 98/60 mm Hg. Her laboratory results show: Creatinine 0.7 mg/dl, Albumin 1.6 g/dL, Cholesterol 360 mg/dL, Triglycerides 400 mg/dL, C3 complement 120 mg/dL (normal, >80 mg/dL), Antinuclear antibody Negative, Urinalysis 1 RBC/hpf, protein 400 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Membranous glomerulopathy
Minimal change disease
Postinfectious acute glomerulonephritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
309) A 10-year-old girl is evaluated by a pediatrician. She is already 5'8" tall and is taller than other members of her family were at this age. Her arms are disproportionately long compared with her trunk, and her sternum is outwardly displaced. Her joints are hyperextensible, particularly at the knees. Ocular examination demonstrates dislocation of one lens. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Achondroplasia
Cutis laxa
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfect
310) An 8-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother, who states that he has been complaining of pain in both knees. The mother also states that he had a rash on his leg 3 weeks ago. She said it was there for almost 2 weeks and then went away. She describes the rash as reddish and circular, with a small clear area in the center. She said the rash was not itchy or painful. The child has also complained of headaches and muscle aches over the past several weeks. On questioning, the mother states that they were vacationing in Wisconsin about 1 month ago and the boy was hiking in the woods when he was bitten by a tick. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Babesiosis
. Colorado tick fever
. Lyme disease
. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
. Tularemia
311) A male child born to a 25-year-old Caucasian mother by normal vaginal delivery at 36 weeks of gestation is found to have a small face, a small jaw, and a prominence on the back of his head. There are no skin creases on the palmar aspect of his digits. There is overlapping of his fingers bilaterally, along with rocker bottom feet and limited hip abduction. Heart murmur is present. Which of the following cardiovascular abnormality is most likely seen in this patient?
Atrial septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
Supravalvular aortic stenosis
Conotruncal abnormality
Congenital heart block
312) The newborn nursery calls to notify you that a 1-day-old baby boy has developed abdominal distension and bilious emesis. Prenatal history was significant for areas of echogenic bowel seen on ultrasound. You order an abdominal radiograph; based on the results you order a contrast enema. Both are shown here. This infant is most likely to have which of the following?
. Duodenal atresia
. Cystic fibrosis
. Gastroenteritis
. Malrotation with volvulus
. Hirschsprung disease
313) A 15-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital with a 6-kg weight loss, bloody diarrhea, and fever that have occurred intermittently over the previous 6 months. She reports cramping abdominal pain with bowel movements. She also reports secondary amenorrhea during this time. Stool cultures in her physician’s office have shown only normal intestinal flora. A urine pregnancy test was negative, while an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was elevated. Her examination is significant for the lack of oral mucosal ulcerations and a normal perianal examination. Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) are negative, while anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (p-ANCA) are positive. You confirm your presumptive diagnosis with a rectal biopsy. In counseling her about her disease, which of the following statements would be true?
. Inheritance is autosomal dominant
. Her risk of colon cancer is minimally elevated over the general population
. Intestinal strictures are common
. The most serious complication of her disease is toxic megacolon
. The intestinal involvement is separated by areas of normal bowel
314) A 6-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother with complaints of "inattentivity." His school teacher frequently complains about him, saying that he, "cannot sit still and just does not listen." He rarely completes his classroom assignments in time. When asked to run errands at home, he appears not to listen and continues to do whatever he is engaged in. He makes poor eye contact and has limited language skills compared to his peers. He usually prefers to play by himself. Which of these is the most likely diagnosis in this case?
Selective mutism
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Undetected hearing impairment
Autism
Oppositional defiant disorder
315) At the time of delivery, a woman is noted to have a large volume of amniotic fluid. At 6 hours of age, her baby begins regurgitating small amounts of mucus and bile-stained fluid. Physical examination of the infant is normal, and an abdominal x-ray is obtained (see below). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis of this infant’s disorder?
Gastric duplication
Pyloric stenosis
Esophageal atresia
Duodenal atresia
Midgut volvulus
316) A 15-month-old Asian girl is brought to the physician's office because of persistent non-productive cough and skin rash. Other accompanying symptoms are a runny nose, sneezing and intermittent nasal obstruction. She has had these symptoms for the past four days. Her parents report that she seems to have lost interest in her usual activities and is irritable all the time. Her pulse is 130/min, temperature is 38.8C (102F), and respirations are 24/min. Her eyes are red and have a watery discharge; there is congestion that is more marked over the canthi; the inner conjunctiva has bluish white lesions on an erythematous background. Throat examination reveals erythema of the posterior pharyngeal wall and tonsillar pillars, and yellowish exudates on the tonsils. The buccal mucous membranes are red with bluish-white lesions. The face has blanching, erythematous "brick-red" maculopapular rash. No rash is present over the extremities. Cervical lymphadenopathy is noted. The lab results are as follows: Hct 46%, WBC count 3,000/mm3, Platelet 160,000/mm3, Urine Dipstick ++ for proteins. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Atypical measles
Human herpes virus 8
Kawasaki disease
Rubeola
Scarlet fever
317) A 17-year-old teenage girl presents to your office after having problems during sex with her boyfriend. She also states that she has been developing facial hair, which she has constantly been removing. She started her menstruations at the age of 13 and her cycles have always been regular. On examination she is obese but appears a little masculine and has an enlarged clitoris. Initial lab values are as follows: Serum LH 20 IU/L, Serum FSH 10 IU/L, 17 -hydroxyprogesterone 600ng/ml (Normal is 15ng/ml), Serum testosterone Normal, Serum DHEA 4.0ng/ml (Normal is 4.2ng/ml). What is the most likely diagnosis?
Polycystic ovarian disease
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's disease
Adrenal carcinoma
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
318) A 2-week-old male infant is brought to the office by his 28-year-old primiparous mother for the evaluation of jaundice that was noted two days ago. The infant's stool has a lighter color. He is exclusively breastfed. The pregnancy was uncomplicated, and prenatal screening tests for TORCH organisms were all negative. The infant was delivered vaginally with no complications. His temperature is 37.2 C (99F), pulse is 140/min, respirations are 50/min, and capillary refill is < 2 sec. Examination reveals jaundiced skin and mucous membranes. Abdominal palpation reveals hepatomegaly. The initial investigations show the following: Hb 18.0 g/dl, Hct 52%, Bilirubin, Total 5 mg/dl, Bilirubin, Direct 4 mg/dl, Blood type 0 + (The mother's blood type is B-), Coombs' test Negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Breast milk jaundice
. Biliary atresia
. Physiologic jaundice
. Gilbert syndrome
. Crigler-Najjar syndrome
319) The infant in the following picture presents with hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, persistent rhinitis, and a maculopapular rash. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this child?
Toxoplasmosis
Glycogen storage disease
Congenital hypothyroidism
Congenital syphilis
Cytomegalovirus disease
320) A premature infant develops respiratory distress several hours after birth. The infant is placed in an incubator with supplemental oxygen. The physician instructs the nurse to cover the infant's eyes to minimize the chance of damage by the high oxygen tension. Which of the following is characteristic of eye damage produced by exposure to high oxygen tensions in premature infants with respiratory distress?
Blood vessels in the vitreous
Cotton wool exudates in the retina
Microaneurysms of the retinal arterioles
Papilledema of the optic nerve head
Ulcers on the cornea
321) A 7-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother, who states that he has been complaining of abdominal pain for 2-3 days. He has been afebrile, with no vomiting or diarrhea. His mother states she brought him to the office today because she noticed a rash on his legs that is getting worse, and he is now complaining of knee pain. On examination, there are palpable purpuric lesions on both legs and buttocks. He has pain around his ankle and knee joints with minimal swelling, and no warmth or erythema. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Dermatomyositis
Gastroenteritis
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Kawasaki disease
322) A 7-year-old boy who has had pain in his right leg for 4 months is being evaluated. The pain is worse at night and is unrelenting, but it can usually be relieved with ibuprofen. On physical examination, there is localized tenderness over the anterior aspect of the right thigh. There is also mild atrophy of the affected limb. A radiograph of the femur reveals a radiolucent nidus with surrounding reactive sclerotic bone. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Brodie's abscess
. Ewing sarcoma
. Osteosarcoma
. Osteoid osteoma
. Stress fracture
323) A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department due to a cough and a "whistling" sound with breathing. Two days ago, he developed rhinorrhea, fever, a hoarse cry and a progressively worsening, harsh, "barky" cough. His immunizations are up-to-date. His 6-year-old brother also has cold symptoms. His temperature is 37.5C (99.5F), pulse is 140/min, and respirations are 36/min. On examination, he is alert, in mild respiratory distress, has a dry barking cough, hoarse cry, and some clear mucoid rhinorrhea. His pharynx is slightly injected, but without enlargement or asymmetry. The lungs are clear on auscultation. Lateral neck x-rays reveal a mildly narrowed subglottic region. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Epiglottitis
Croup
Laryngotracheobronchopneumonitis
Foreign body aspiration
Laryngeal diphtheria
324) A 2-year-old child is brought to the physician for a routine visit. He is growing and developing appropriately. He eats a variety of foods including meat, vegetables, and fruits, and drinks 3-4 glasses of whole milk each day. He is starting to put words together into short sentences. His mother has no concerns. Physical examination is unremarkable. Routine laboratory studies show the following: Hemoglobin 9.5 g/dl, RDW 14%, MCV 65 fl, Reticulocyte count 3.0%, Platelet count 212,000/mm3, Leukocyte count 6,500/mm3, TIBC 300 mcg/dl (240-450 mcg/dl), Ferritin 100 ng/ml (7 -140 ng/ml). What is the most likely cause for this child's anemia?
Iron deficiency
Anemia of chronic disease
Thalassemia trait
Cyanocobalamin deficiency
Spherocytosis
325) A previously healthy 5-year-old girl is brought to the physician for evaluation of night awakenings. She has woken up screaming in each of the past three nights about one hour after going to sleep. When her parents go to her room, she is crying, sweating, and looks frightened. She does not respond to her parents and does not seem fully awake. When her parents hold her, she calms down and goes back to sleep. The next morning, she does not recall the incident. She started kindergarten this week and has just begun going all day without taking a nap. On examination, she is afebrile and her vital signs are within normal limits. A complete physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Nightmare
. Somnambulism
. Epilepsy
. Night terrors
. Benign paroxysmal vertigo
326) A 17-year-old boy comes to medical attention because of recurrent sinusitis and pneumonia, and persistent watery diarrhea due to Giardia lamblia. His parents and a sister are in excellent health. Physical examination reveals enlarged lymph nodes in cervical, axillary and inguinal regions. A lymph node biopsy shows hyperplastic follicles with an absence of plasma cells. Laboratory investigations show: Hematocrit44%, Leukocyte count9, 800/mm3, Neutrophils55%, Lymphocytes30%, Monocytes5%, CD4 T-cell count1000 cells/mm3, Proteins, serum6.2 g/dL, Albumin5.0 g/dL, Globulin1.2 g/dL. Additional studies demonstrate severely depressed levels of serum IgG, with slightly below-normal levels of IgM and IgA. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
. Common variable immunodeficiency
. Hodgkin disease
. Isolated IgA deficiency
. X-linked agammaglobulinemia of Bruton
327) An 8-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of rash. The rash started on the head and spread downward to his trunk and extremities. He also complains of a fever, cough, and a runny nose for the past 5 days. On physical examination, his temperature is 38.2 C (100.7 F), blood pressure is 88/56 mm Hg, pulse is 76/min, and respirations are 16/min. There is a small, irregular red spot with a central gray color on his buccal mucosa. The rash on his body is erythematous and maculopapular in quality. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Erythema infectiosum
. Hand-foot-mouth disease
. Measles
. Roseola infantum
. Rubella
328) A 3-year-old child presents in clinic with marked erythema of the cheeks, with no prior symptoms. The rash soon involves the arms and has a reticular erythematous maculopapular appearance. The patient has been previously healthy and is not on any medications. He has not been exposed to any other ill individual. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
Measles
Roseola
Rubella
Varicella
329) The mother of a 6-month-old infant is concerned that her baby may be teething. You explain to her that the first teeth to erupt in most children are which of the following?
. Mandibular central incisors
. Maxillary lateral incisors
. Maxillary first molars
. Mandibular cuspids (canines)
. First premolars (bicuspids)
330) A 6-month-old previously health child is brought to the doctor's office because of sudden onset of lethargy, constipation, generalized weakness and poor feeding. He has been meeting all development milestones and his immunization schedule is up to date. On further questioning, his parents mention that his diet was recently advanced to a homemade formula of evaporated milk and honey. On physical examination, he has stable vital signs, clear lungs, normal skin turgor and full fontanelles. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the patient's presentation?
. Botulism
. Hirschsprung disease
. Hypernatremia
. Hyponatremia
. Hypothyroidism
331) A 15-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with the sudden onset of watery diarrhea tinged with blood. The girl was previously healthy. Her only medications are topical benzoyl peroxide and oral clindamycin for acne vulgaris. Physical examination reveals a slightly distended abdomen that is diffusely tender. Her temperature is 38.1 C (100.5 F). She has not been exposed to any uncooked meat and has not eaten any unusual foods. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Gastroenteritis
. Irritable bowel syndrome
. Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
. Salmonella infection
. Ulcerative colitis
332) A 22-year-old woman has just delivered a male infant at 41 weeks of gestation. Her medical history is normal and her pregnancy was uncomplicated. She is an assistant in a veterinary clinic. Examination of the infant reveals jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, and generalized lymphadenopathy. During the examination, he suddenly begins to have tonic-clonic seizures. The CT scan reveals active inflammatory lesions, hydrocephalus and intracranial calcifications. What is the most likely diagnosis of this patient?
Congenital syphilis
Congenital rubella
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Congenital herpes simplex
Congenital hepatitis B
333) A 5-year-old girl is brought to the physician's office for a follow-up visit after recovering from an episode of acute bacterial meningitis. Five weeks ago, she developed pneumococcal meningitis, and was admitted to the hospital, where she underwent lumbar puncture, CT scan of the head, and ceftriaxone therapy. She was discharged in a stable condition. According to the mother, the child has not been performing well in school since her illness. She also noticed that the child has forgotten how to copy figures such as triangles and squares, and is unable to identify colours accurately. What is the most likely cause for the regression of milestones in this patient?
Drug reaction
Lumbar puncture
Meningitis
Alexia
Amnesia
334) You are seeing a 2-year-old boy for the first time. His father denies any past medical or surgical history, but does note that the child’s day care recently sent a note home asking about several episodes, usually after the child does not get what he wants, when he “breathes funny” and sits in a corner with his knees under his chin for a few minutes. The day-care staffers think this “self-imposed time-out” is a good thing, but they worry about the breathing. One teacher even though he once looked blue, but decided that it was probably because of the finger paints he had been using. On examination, you identify a right ventricular impulse, a systolic thrill along the left sternal border, and a harsh systolic murmur (loudest at the left sternal border but radiating through the lung fields). His chest radio- graph and ECG are shown. Which of the following congenital cardiac lesions would you expect to find in this child?
Patent ductus arteriosus
Right ventricular outflow obstruction
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Transposition of the great vessels with a patent foramen ovale
Hypoplastic left heart
335) A 5-year-old boy is brought to the physician because of a malodorous discharge coming from his right nostril. His parents report that the child developed frequent sneezing and mucus discharge for one week. They thought it was a common cold. The child is afebrile and in apparent good health. There is no history of allergic diseases or recurrent infections. Examination reveals obstruction of the right nasal fossa with associated purulent discharge from the right nostril. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Allergic rhinitis
. Juvenile angiofibroma
. Nasal foreign body
. Nasal polyp
. Rhinitis medicamentosa
336) A 4-year-old girl is brought to your office by her mother for recent onset of fever and rash. For the past 4 days, she has had headaches, fever, and sore throat. She was apparently normal 4 days ago, and upon presentation of the symptoms, her mother thought that she was having a simple viral fever which would go away with time; however, she then developed a pale pink maculo-papular rash, first on the face and neck, and then it rapidly spread onto the trunk and limbs. On examination, the child is afebrile and doesn't appear ill, but there are few palpable suboccipital and posterior auricular lymph nodes. What is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?
Group A beta- hemolytic streptococci
Measles virus
Rubella virus
Varicella virus
Human parvovirus
337) For the past year, a 12-year-old boy has had recurrent episodes of swelling of his hands and feet, which has been getting worse recently. These episodes occur following exercise and emotional stress, last for 2 to 3 days, and resolve spontaneously. The last episode was accompanied by abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The results of routine laboratory workup are normal. An older sister and a maternal uncle have had similar episodes, but they were not given a diagnosis. He presents today with another episode as shown in the photographs on the next page. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Focal glomerulosclerosis
Focal glomerulosclerosis
Hereditary angioedema
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
338) During a regular checkup of an 8-year-old child, you note a loud first heart sound with a fixed and widely split second heart sound at the upper left sternal border that does not change with respirations. The patient is otherwise active and healthy. Which of the following heart lesions most likely explains these findings?
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Isolated tricuspid regurgitation
Tetralogy of Fallot
Mitral valve prolapse
339) A 2-year-old child with minimal cyanosis has an S3 and S4 (a quadruple rhythm), a systolic murmur in the pulmonic area, and a middiastolic murmur along the lower left sternal border. An ECG shows right atrial hypertrophy and a ventricular block pattern in the right chest leads. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonic stenosis
Pulmonic stenosis and a VSD (tetralogy of Fallot)
Atrioventricular canal
Ebstein anomaly
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
340) An 18-year-old male undergoes elective hernia repair. During the operation, he suffers considerable blood loss, and receives a blood transfusion. He then experiences an anaphylactic transfusion reaction. He is resuscitated and further hospital course is uncomplicated. His past medical history is significant for recurrent sinopulmonary infections and intermittent episodes of diarrhea since childhood. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
. IgA deficiency
. DiGeorge Syndrome
. X linked agammaglobulinemia
. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
. Cystic fibrosis
341) A 2-hour-old male neonate has developed worsening cyanosis over the past few minutes. The infant was vaginally delivered (assisted with forceps) at full term and weighed 4.1 kg (9 lb). The Apgar scores were 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively. Oxygen is administered by mask but does not relieve the cyanosis. Further examination reveals tachypnea, subcostal retractions, a normal first heart sound, a single and loud second heart sound (S2), and no murmur. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the infant's cyanosis?
. Transposition of the great vessels
. Atrial septaI defect
. Coarctation of the aorta
. Ventricular septal defect
. Patent ductus arteriosus
342) A 5-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with acute onset of muscle weakness. The mother carried the girl to the examination room and states that the muscle weakness started in her daughter's legs yesterday. The weakness became worse today and progressed to the trunk and both arms. She was also complaining difficulty of breathing earlier today. She has been otherwise healthy but had a common cold about 10 days ago. On examination, her respirations are 26/min and shallow. She has profound muscle weakness in her lower extremities, and moderate weakness in her upper extremities. Her deep tendon reflexes are absent. A lumbar puncture is performed, which shows increased protein concentration but no pleocytosis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Botulism
. Dermatomyositis
. Guillain-Barré syndrome
. Myasthenia gravis
. Toxic neuropathy
343) A 4-year-old previously healthy but unimmunized boy presents with sudden onset of high fever, inspiratory stridor, and refusal to drink. Of the following causes of inspiratory stridor, which best fits this clinical scenario?
Epiglottitis
Vascular ring
Croup
Foreign body aspiration
Laryngeal tumor
344) A week-old infant presents blood in his stools. He was born at home, with the father assisting in the delivery; no physician or midwife was present. He has been breast-fed and has been nursing well. On examination, you also note some blood in his nose. He is not jaundiced; a rectal examination and guaic test of the stool confirms that blood is present. His examination is otherwise normal. He is on no medications. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Child abuse
Vitamin K deficiency
Breast milk allergy
Sepsis
Liver disease
345) A 12-year-old American boy comes to you with the complaints of abdominal pain and dark urine. On examination he has normal vitals, icteric sclerae, and abdominal tenderness with a mass palpable in right upper quadrant. His laboratory report shows bilirubin: 6.5 mg/di, negative viral serologies and mild elevations of amylase and lipase. Ultrasonography shows a cystic extra hepatic mass and a gall bladder separated from the mass. What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
. Caroli's syndrome
. Choledochal cyst
. Biliary abscess
. Biliary atresia
. Pseudo pancreatic cyst
346) A 10-year-old boy has been having “bellyaches” for about 2 years. They occur at night as well as during the day. Occasionally, he vomits after the onset of pain. Occult blood has been found in his stool. His father also gets frequent, nonspecific stomachaches. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Peptic ulcer
. Appendicitis
. Meckel diverticulum
. Functional abdominal pain
. Pinworm infestation
347) During a well-child visit, the grandmother of an 18-month-old patient is concerned because the child’s feet turn inward. She first noticed this when her grandson began to walk. It does not seem to bother the child. On examining his gait, his knees point forward and his feet turn inward. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
Adducted great toe
Femoral anteversion
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Medial tibial torsion
Metatarsus adductus
348) Two weeks after a viral syndrome, a 9-year-old boy presents to your clinic with a complaint of several days of weakness of his mouth. In addition to the drooping of the left side of his mouth, you note that he is unable to completely shut his left eye. His smile is asymmetric, but his examination is otherwise normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Botulism
Cerebral vascular accident
Brainstem tumor
Bell palsy
349) A 4-year-old girl is noticed by her grandmother to have a limp and a some-what swollen left knee. The parents report that the patient occasionally com- plains of pain in that knee. An ophthalmologic examination reveals findings as depicted in the photograph. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with these findings?
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease
350) A 1-month old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother, who states that he has been having what she describes as "projectile vomiting" for the past several days. She states that he vomits every time she feeds him, and the situation seems to be getting worse, although he does not seem to be in pain. She describes the vomitus as non-bilious, and he has had normal stools with no blood in them. On examination, the infant appears to be mildly dehydrated, his abdomen is soft, and there is a palpable, olive-sized, firm moveable mass in the right upper quadrant. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Duodenal atresia
. Intussusception
. Hirschsprung disease
. Midgut volvulus
. Pyloric stenosis
351) A pediatrician examines a 2-month-old infant who had been born at term. The pediatrician hears a continuous murmur at the upper left sternal border. The peripheral pulses in all extremities are full and show widened pulse pressure. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Coarctation of the aorta
. Patent ductus arteriosus
. Peripheral pulmonic stenosis
. Persistent truncus arteriosus
. Ventricular septal defect
352) A 3-week-old infant is being evaluated for hematochezia. His mother states that the infant passed stools j that contain both blood and mucus. There were no complications during her pregnancy, and the infant has been otherwise healthy. On physical examination, his temperature is 37.1 C (98.9 F), pulse is 110/min, and respirations are 18/min. He appears well, and his fontanelle is flat and level. Abdominal examination reveals normal active bowel sounds; his abdomen is nontender to palpation and there is no mass. His diaper contains stool that has bright red blood on it with mucus. Which of the following is the most likely explanation of his hematochezia?
Food allergy-induced colitis
Meckel diverticulum
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Rectal fissure
Ulcerative colitis
353) A 7-year-old boy is brought to the physician because of a persistent mucopurulent nasal discharge for 2 weeks following a common cold. The mother also reports that the child has had frequent cough during the day and occasional temperatures up to 38.0 C (100.5 F). The child does not appear critically ill, but he complains of mild pain in the maxillary region and nasal obstruction. Rhinoscopic examination reveals a rivulet of purulent fluid coming from the inferior meatus. The rest of the physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Acute bacterial sinusitis
Acute otitis media
Acute viral rhinitis
Allergic rhinosinusitis
Asthma
354) A 9-year-old boy presents with a several-day history of progressive arm and leg weakness. He has been well except for an upper respiratory infection 2 weeks ago. The patient is alert and oriented. On repeated examination, the heart rate varies between 60 and 140 beats/min, and the blood pressure (BP) varies between 90/60 and 140/90 mmHg. Respirations are shallow, with a rate of 50/min. There is symmetric weakness of the face and all four extremities. Deep tendon reflexes are absent. Sensation is intact. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Polymyositis
Myasthenia gravis
Transverse myelitis
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Viral encephalitis
355) A previously healthy 4-year-old child pictured below presents to the emergency room (ER) with a 2-day history of a brightly erythematous rash and temperature of 40°C (104°F). The exquisitely tender, generalized rash is worse in the flexural and perioral areas. The child is admitted and over the next day develops crusting and fissuring around the eyes, mouth, and nose. The desquamation of skin shown in the photograph occurs with gentle traction. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Epidermolysis bullosa
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Erythema multiforme
Drug eruption
Scarlet fever
356) A 6-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department (ED) by the paramedics due to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain over the past hour. His mother found an open multivitamin supplement bottle and some pills scattered on the kitchen floor. After his admission to the ED, he starts hyperventilating and experiences hematemesis. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, pulse is 130/min, respirations are 50/min and temperature is 37.2 C (99F). Abdominal plain x-ray reveals several small opacities in the stomach and duodenum. Lab results are: Hb 13.5 g/dL, Ht 42%, WBC 10,000/mm3, Platelets 300,000/mm3, Blood Glucose 118 mg/dL, Serum Na 135 mEq/L, Serum K 34 mEq/L, Chloride 102 mEq/L, Bicarbonate 16 mEq/L, BUN 16 mg/dL, Serum Creatinine 1.0 mg/dL, pH 7.30, P02: 90 mm Hg, PC02: 29 mm Hg. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Riboflavin poisoning
. Vitamin A poisoning
. Vitamin D poisoning
. Vitamin K poisoning
. Iron poisoning
357) A 3-year-old boy is brought to the office by his mother because he has been having painless passage of black stools for the past few days. Otherwise, his bowel habits are normal. He has no other medical problems. He takes no medication. His vital signs are within normal limits. The physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis of this patient?
Peptic ulcer disease
Anal fissure
Intussusception
Inflammatory bowel disease
Meckel's diverticulum
358) A 2-week-old Caucasian male presents with constipation since birth. He was born full term via a normal vaginal delivery. He did not pass meconium till his 3rd day of life, after he was given a glycerin suppository. He has since stooled every 3–4 days, only with the help of a suppository. The stools are pellet like. He has had increasing abdominal distention. On rectal examination, tone appears normal and the ampulla contains no stool. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Cystic fibrosis
Hirschprung disease
Anal stenosis
Functional constipation
Hypothyroidism
359) A 44 year old woman delivers a 3120 g (6 lb 14 oz) newborn male. Her pregnancy was normal except that she noted decreased fetal movement compared to her previous pregnancies. She declined an amniocentesis offered by her obstetrician. Physical examination of the newborn reveals an infant with facial features suggestive of Down syndrome. The infant then has bilious vomiting. An x-ray film showing the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB) is performed, which shows a "double bubble" sign. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the abdominal signs and symptoms?
. Duodenal atresia
. Hirschsprung Disease
. Malrotation
. Meconium ileus
. Pyloric stenosis
360) A 9-year-old Caucasian male complains of fever, sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Small tender lymph nodes are palpated in the cervical region. The symptoms subside quickly on penicillin therapy. Ten days later, the patient presents again with fever, skin rash and fleeting joint pain in the lower extremities. Physical examination reveals scattered urticaria and palpable lymph nodes in the cervical, axillary and inguinal regions. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's current complaints?
. Rheumatic fever
. Drug-induced reaction
. Lymphoproliferative disorder
. Henoch-Schonlein purpura
. Infective endocarditis
361) A 28-month-old female has been living with her mother in a shelter for homeless women and children. She is brought to the Emergency Department in status epilepticus, which is stopped with intravenous lorazepam. She is placed on a cardiac monitor and a wide complex tachycardia is noted. The ventricular tachycardia reverts to sinus tachycardia after defibrillation is performed. Her temperature is 38.5 C (101.3 F), blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, pulse is 195, and respirations are 26. Physical examination reveals a lethargic, pale toddler with dilated and reactive pupils, dry mucous membranes, shallow respirations, diaphoresis and brisk deep tendon reflexes. A urine toxicology screen is most likely to detect which of the following substances?
. Barbiturates
. Cocaine
. Heroin
. Marijuana
. PCP
362) A 4-year-old girl is brought to the office due to seizures that occurred 2 hours ago. This is her first episode. Her parents are also concerned because she is not able to carry on activities that children of her age are expected to do. On examination, there is a red flat lesion covering the left eye area and adjacent facial skin, which does not blanch on pressure, and which the parents say has been present since birth. Other pertinent findings are hemianopia, hemiparesis, and hemisensory disturbances. An x-ray of the skull shows tramline intra-cranial calcifications. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Sturge-Weber syndrome
. Tuberous sclerosis
. Capillary hemangioma
. Epilepsy
. Neurofibromatosis
363) A term neonate is small for date and has a small head. Further physical examination of the infant demonstrates small eyes with short palpebral fissures, a flattened nose, and abnormal palmar creases. With which of the following maternal conditions is this presentation most likely associated?
Alcohol abuse
Cirrhosis
Cocaine abuse
Diabetes mellitus
Hypothyroidism
364) A 10-day-old infant is brought to the office by her mother for the evaluation of purulent discharge from both eyes. The discharge appeared three days ago, after which the child developed a cough. On examination, the infant's eyes appear normal, except for the presence of purulent discharge. Auscultation reveals diffuse rales without wheezing. Chest radiograph shows a hyperinflated thorax. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Gonococcal conjunctivitis
. Chemical conjunctivitis
. Congenital chlamydial infection
. Congenital rubella infection
. Adenovirus infection
365) A 2-month-old girl presents to her pediatrician's office for well-child care. Her mother complains of excessive tearing of the baby's left eye for the past 4 weeks. Each morning, a yellow crusty discharge is noted along the lashes of the left eye. The conjunctiva appears uninflamed. The right eye is not affected. On physical examination, the infant is otherwise well and achieving adequate weight gain on an exclusive breast milk diet. She is developmentally appropriate, including visually tracking 180 degrees. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Dacryostenosis
Gonococcal conjunctivitis
Normal infant eye
Viral conjunctivitis
Vitamin A deficiency
366) A 3-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks' gestation through an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, presents to the emergency department with 2-day history of fever. The infant had been healthy since birth. Her temperature in the emergency department is 40.0 C (104.0 F). She appears to be quite lethargic. A culture taken from the infant grows group B Streptococcus (GBS) in 24 hours. Which of the following infections is most consistent with this presentation?
. Endocarditis
. Gastroenteritis
. Meningitis
. Pneumonia
. Pyelonephritis
367) A 10-year-old boy is brought to clinic because of increasing weakness and dyspnea over the past 6 months. He has been previously healthy and is on no medications. There is no significant family history of illness. On examination, he appears pale. His hematocrit is 20%, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is 60/mm3, and iron level is normal. Smear reveals basophilic stippling. Hemoglobin electrophoresis is consistent with the absence of one beta-globin gene. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
EUiptocytosis
Hemoglobin S-C disease
Porphyria
Sickle cell disease
Thalassemia
368) The child shown below presents with a 3-day history of malaise, fever to 41.1C (106F), cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. He then develops the erythematous, maculopapular rash pictured. He is noted to have white pinpoint lesions on a bright red buccal mucosa in the area opposite his lower molars. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Parvovirus
. Rubella
. Herpes
. Rubeola
. Varicella
369) A 3-week-old infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome comes to the physician for a follow-up visit. The infant was born at term via normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. The patient had the first of 3 palliative heart surgeries shortly after birth. He did well after surgery and was discharged home one week ago. Over the last 24 hours, the infant has difficulty feeding and one episodes of vomiting. On examination, the infant is afebrile, pulse is 160/min, respiratory rate is 55/min, blood pressure is 90/50mmHg, and pulse oximetry is 80% on room air. He is mildly cyanotic, small, but well developed. His cardiovascular exam reveals tachycardia and distant heart sounds with a systolic ejection murmur heard throughout the precordium. His chest radiographs from discharge and today are shown below. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Congestive heart failure
. Endocarditis
. Pleural effusion
. Pericardial effusion
. Myocarditis
370) A mother wishes to breast-feed her newborn infant, but is worried about medical conditions that would prohibit her from doing so. You counsel her that of her listed conditions, which of the following is a contraindication to breast-feeding?
. Upper respiratory tract infection
. Cracked and bleeding nipples
. Mastitis
. Inverted nipples
. HIV infection
371) A mother brings her 6-year-old daughter for evaluation because she has never been able to toilet train her. The child states that she perceives the sensation of having to void, and empties her bladder normally at normal intervals, but is nonetheless wet with urine all the time. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Low implantation of one ureter
Meatal stenosis
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Ureterovesical reflux
Urethral valves
372) A 6-day-old girl who was born at home is being evaluated for bruising and gastrointestinal bleeding. Laboratory findings include partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time, greater than 2 minutes; serum bilirubin, 4.7 mg/dL; alanine aminotransferase, 18 mg/dL; platelet count, 330,000/mm3; and hemoglobin, 16.3 g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her bleeding?
. Factor VIII deficiency
. Factor IX deficiency
. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
. Liver disease
. Vitamin K deficiency
373) A 1-year-old African American infant is in for well-child care. He is primarily breast-fed. His parents do not give him much solid food because he has no teeth. He receives no medications or supplements. His parents are concerned about his bowed legs. On examination, you note some other bony abnormalities including frontal bossing, enlargement of the costochondral junctions, a protuberant sternum (pigeon chest), and severe bowing of the legs. You obtain x-rays to confirm your clinical diagnosis and also note a healing fracture of the left femur. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Scurvy
Congenital syphilis
Rickets
Chondrodystrophy
374) A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother for the evaluation of a productive cough and low-grade fever. He has had ten such infections over the past year, all of which required antibiotics. He was delivered vaginally without any complications. He is an only child. His mother's siblings have a history of similar infections. He is alert and has normal vital signs, except for a mild fever. Auscultation reveals rales and rhonchi in both lungs. The chest x-ray is shown below. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Cystic fibrosis
. Foreign body
. Kartagener's syndrome
. Immunoglobulin deficiency
. Congenital bronchiectasis
375) A 14-year-old boy presents with sudden onset of pain and swelling of his right testicle. There was no history of trauma, he is not sexually active, and denies any history of penile discharge. On examination, the scrotum is swollen and tender. The cremasteric reflex is absent. A testicular flow scan shows a “cold spot” or absent flow to the affected side. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Inguinal hernia
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion
Torsion of the appendix testis
376) The developmentally delayed 6-month-old child in the picture below had intrauterine growth retardation (including microcephaly), hepatosplenomegaly, prolonged neonatal jaundice, and purpura at birth. The calcific densities in the skull x-ray shown are likely the result of which of the following?
. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
. Congenital toxoplasmosis infection
. Congenital syphilis infection
. Tuberculous meningitis
. Craniopharyngioma
377) The infant pictured below develops infantile spasms. Which of the following disorders is most likely to be affecting this infant?
. Neurofibromatosis
. Tuberous sclerosis
. Incontinentia pigmenti
. Pityriasis rosea
. Psoriasis
378) A 28-year-old Caucasian female comes to the office due to fever for the past 3 days. She also complains of pain and swelling in her right breast for the past 4 days. She exclusively breastfeeds her 3-month-old baby. On examination, she is febrile. Her right breast is engorged, red and tender, without any area of fluctuation. She wants to know if she can continue to breastfeed. Which of the following is a contraindication to breastfeeding?
. Mastitis
. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
. Maternal rubella infection
. Breast milk jaundice
. Hemolytic disease of the newborn
379) Among the conditions that cause edema of the eyelids is orbital cellulitis. This is a serious infection that must be recognized early and treated aggressively if complications are to be avoided. Which of the following features is useful in differentiating orbital cellulitis from periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis?
Proptosis
Elevated WBC count
Fever
Lid swelling
Conjunctival inflammation
380) A 30-minute-old male newborn is noted to have central cyanosis. He was born to a 16-year-old white female at 28 weeks gestation. His respirations are rapid and shallow at 70/min. His other vital signs are stable. On examination, there is audible grunting, intercostal and subcostal retractions, nasal flaring, and duskiness. On auscultation, fine rales are heard over the lung bases. Nasal oxygenation does not improve his cyanosis. A chest roentgenogram shows fine reticular granularity, predominantly in the lower lobes. Arterial blood gas analysis shows evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis. What is the most likely diagnosis of this patient?
. Transient tachypnea of the newborn
. Hyaline membrane disease (HMD)
. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
. Meconium aspiration syndrome
. Intracranial hemorrhage
381) A 10-year-old patient (pictured below) calls his parents from summer camp to state that he has had fever, muscular pain (especially in the neck), headache, and malaise. He describes the area from the back of his mandible toward the mastoid space as being full and tender and that his earlobe on the affected side appears to be sticking upward and outward. Drinking sour liquids causes much pain in the affected area. When his father calls your office, you remind him that he had refused immunizations for his child on religious grounds. Which of the following preventable diseases has this child acquired?
. Mumps
. Varicella
. Rubella
. Measles
. Diphtheria
382) A healthy 1-year-old child comes to your office for a routine checkup and for immunizations. His parents have no complaints or concerns. The next day, the CBC you performed as customary screening for anemia returns with the percentage of eosinophils on the differential to be 30%. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
. Bacterial infections
. Chronic allergic rhinitis
. Fungal infections
. Helminth infestation
. Tuberculosis
383) Two weeks after a viral syndrome, a 2-year-old child develops bruising and generalized petechiae, more prominent over the legs. No hepatosplenomegaly or lymph node enlargement is noted. The examination is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory testing shows the patient to have a normal hemoglobin, hematocrit, and white blood cell (WBC) count and differential. The plateletcount is 15,000/μL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?383) Two weeks after a viral syndrome, a 2-year-old child develops bruising and generalized petechiae, more prominent over the legs. No hepatosplenomegaly or lymph node enlargement is noted. The examination is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory testing shows the patient to have a normal hemoglobin, hematocrit, and white blood cell (WBC) count and differential. The plateletcount is 15,000/μL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Von Willebrand disease (vWD)
. Acute leukemia
. Idiopathic (immune) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
. Aplastic anemia
. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
384) A 30-minute-old male newborn is noted to have central cyanosis. He was born to a 16-year-old white female at 28 weeks gestation. His respirations are rapid and shallow at 70/min. His other vital signs are stable. On examination, there is audible grunting, intercostal and subcostal retractions, nasal flaring, and duskiness. On auscultation, fine rales are heard over the lung bases. Nasal oxygenation does not improve his cyanosis. A chest roentgenogram shows fine reticular granularity, predominantly in the lower lobes. Arterial blood gas analysis shows evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis. What is the most likely diagnosis of this patient?
. Transient tachypnea of the newborn
. Hyaline membrane disease (HMO)
. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
. Meconium aspiration syndrome
. Lntracranial hemorrhage
385) Friends are considering adopting a “special needs” child from another country. The family has few details, but the information they have received so far suggests the 4-year-old child has had surgery for an endocardial cushion defect, is short for his age, and had a history of what sounds like surgically repaired duodenal atresia at birth. You are suspicious this child may have which of the following syndromes?
. Kleinfelter
. Waardenberg
. Marfan
. Down
. Turner
386) An 8-year-old boy is brought to his physician by his mother, who is worried by the child's frequent episodes of daydreaming, which have apparently resulted in a decline in school performance. The child's psychomotor development appears normal. EEG recording reveals bilateral and symmetric 3 Hz spike-and-wave discharges, which begin and end abruptly on a normal background. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Absence seizures (petit mal)
Complex partial seizures
Pseudoseizures
Simple partial seizures
Tonic-clonk seizures (grand mal)
387) A 1400-g infant, born at 35 weeks' gestation, is 42 cm in length and a head circumference of 28 cm. One day after birth, she becomes very irritable, tremulous, and inconsolable. Her cry is high-pitched. Her pulse is 174/min. There are no dysmorphic facial features. To which of the following substances was this newborn most likely exposed in utero?
. Alcohol
. Barbiturates
. Cocaine
. Marijuana
. Opiates
388) A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency room with severe right- sided abdominal pain. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago and felt to be normal. She displays painful difficulty in positioning herself on the examination table. Her temperature is 38.5 C (101.3 F), blood pressure is 128/75 mm Hg, pulse is 80/min, and respirations are 22/min. Examination of the throat reveals mild pharyngitis. Her abdomen is diffusely tender, especially the lower abdomen. Rectal examination reveals tenderness anteriorly on the right side. Stool guaiac is negative. A pelvic examination is performed, and there is evidence of cervical tenderness and questionable fullness in the right adnexal area. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
. Ovarian cyst
. Pyelonephritis
. Pelvic inflammatory disease
. Constipation
. Endometriosis
389) The mother of one of your regular patients calls your office. She reports that her daughter has a 3-day history of subjective fever, hoarseness, and a bad barking cough. You arrange for her to be seen in your office that morning. Upon seeing this child, you would expect to find which of the following?
. A temperature greater than 38.9C (102F)
. Expiratory stridor
. Infection with parainfluenza virus
. Hyperinflation on chest x-ray
. A child between 6 and 8 years of age
390) A 2 and a half-year-old child is brought to the office for the evaluation of easy bruising, nosebleeds, and decreased activity over the past week. He had an upper respiratory infection that was treated with an antibiotic 2 weeks ago. On examination, he is well-developed, seems well-nourished, anicteric, and pale. Pertinent findings include some small palpable posterior cervical lymph nodes, sinus tachycardia, a grade I/VI systolic ejection murmur, ecchymoses on his left shoulder and both lower extremities, and petechiae over his extremities and groin. There is no hepatosplenomegaly. The laboratory findings are as follows: Hemoglobin 7.9 g/dl, Hematocrit 24%, Platelet count 12, 000/mm3, WBC 3,000/mm3, Reticulocyte count 0.5%. A bone marrow biopsy reveal a markedly hypocellular marrow with decreased megakaryocytes and precursors of the erythroid and myeloid cell lines. What is the most likely diagnosis?
. Acquired aplastic anemia
. Fanconi's anemia
. Diamond-Biackfan anemia
. Transient erythroblastopenia
. Acute myeloid leukemia
1) The parents of a 16-year-old girl bring their daughter to the Emergency Department due to their concerns regarding her recent behavior. Her mother reports, “She has always been a straight “A” student and has had an uneventful childhood until now.” Her developmental and medical history are insignificant except for a diagnosis of asthma when she was eight-years-old. Over the last two months, she has been spending time with new friends, dressing differently, and has become increasingly defiant. This morning, her parents received a call from her school counselor who reported that the patient missed three days of school last week and is in danger of having to attend next course because she is falling math. Last night, she did not return home until 3 am despite the fact that her curfew was 11 pm. The patient is annoyed and states, “What’s the big deal? I was just hanging out with my friends.” Initially, she refused to answer any questions. Her cooperation improves, however, when assessed without her parents present. Review of symptoms was negative and she confirms that her asthma was controlled. She denies abusing any substances. She confirms that her grades have dropped because she is tired of school. She also says, “I really don’t care if I fail, but I’m not going to next course. Me and my friends have plans.” She would not provide any further details. After interviewing both the parents and the adolescent individually, which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
. Admit the patient t an adolescent psychiatric unit
. Obtain a urine toxicology screen
. Obtain the patient’s academic records
. Prescribe an SSRI antidepressant
. Reassure parents that the daughter’s behavior is normal
2) A worried and anxious pregnant mother brings her 3-year-old son to the emergency room after he experienced several episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain for the past two hours. His vomit is coffee ground in appearance. He is irritable and lethargic. His BP is 80/40 mmHg and pulse rate is 120/min. Examination shows a normal oropharynx; chest auscultation is within normal limits. Abdomen is soft and mildly tender at the epigastrium; there is no hepatosplenomegaly. Extremities are cold to touch. Initial laboratory studies show: Hemoglobin 10.3 g/L, Leukocyte count 14, 500/mm3, Bicarbonate 18 mEq/L. Chest x-ray is normal limits. Abdominal imaging shows radiopaque tablets in the stomach. Intravenous normal saline is started. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
. Sodium bicarbonate
. Deferoxamine
. Magnesium sulfate
. Hemodialysis
. Calcium gluconate
3) A 12-year-old African American male with known sickle cell disease presents with a 2 hours history of right-sided arm weakness ans slurred speech. He has been hospitalized before for pain crises and pneumonia. He takes hydroxyurea, oxycodones as needed, and folic acid. His temperature is 36.6 C, BP is 153/83 mmHg and HR is 112/min with regular rhythm. On physical examination, he has right arm weakness and mild dysarthria. His laboratory values are the following: Hemoglobin 8.2 mg/dL, WBC count 14, 000.mm3, Platelet count 210, 000/mm3, Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL. CT of the head shows no evidence of intracranial bleeding. Which of the following is the best initial management for this patient?
. Beta blockers and aspirin
. Exchange transfusion
. Fibrinolytic therapy
. Heparin and warfarin
. Plasmapheresis
4) A 1-day-old full-term boy is in the neonatal intensive care unit with cyanosis. His BP is 80/40 mmHg in all 4 extremities, HR is 140/min, and respirations are 55/min. Pulse oxymetry shows 80% and does not improve with 100% inspired oxygen by face mask. He is breathing comfortably, but his fingertips and oral mucosa are blue. A continuous machine-like murmur is heard on auscultation. Chest x-ray shows clear lung fields bilaterally. Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?
. Furosemide
. Intubation with 100% FiO2
. Propranolol
. Prostaglandin E1
. Red blood cell transfusion
5) A 3-year-old boy is brought to the physician for help with toilet training. He recently started day care and screams "no" when teachers try to place him on the toilet. He has bowel movements every other day and strains when he passes hard, pellet-like stools. The boy is a picky eater but loves milk and drinks up to 30 oz of chocolate milk daily. He has no medical problems and takes no medications. His weight and height have been tracking along the 75th percentile. Examination shows a cooperative, well-nourished boy. He runs well and can climb onto the examination table independently. He speaks in short sentences that are mostly understandable. The boy's abdomen is soft, nontender, and nondistended. He has normal Tanner I male genitalia. A small fissure is noted on the anal verge. Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?
. Abdominal x-ray
. Anorectal manometry
. Disimpaction with rectal enema
. Increase juice intake
. Oral laxative therapy
6) A 6-week-old girl comes to medical attention because of a bright red plaque on her neck. The plaque is slightly raised, measures 2 cm in greatest diameter, and blanches partially on pressure. The mother reports that the lesion appeared in the second or third week and has been gradually increasing in size. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
. No further diagnostic procedure or treatment is necessary
. MRI and/or CT studies
. Referral to a dermatologist for biopsy
. Treatment with corticosteroids or interferon-alpha
. Surgical excision
7) You are examining a newborn infant in the well-baby nursery. The infant was the product of a benign pregnancy and vaginal delivery; he appears to be in no distress. Interestingly, your measurement of fronto- occipital head circumference is about 2 cm larger than the initial measurement done several hours before. Your examination otherwise is significant for tachycardia and a “squishy” feel to the entire scalp. You can elicit a fluid wave over the scalp. Management of this condition should include which of the following?
Transfer to the newborn ICU
Observation and parental reassurance
CT scan of the skull with bone windows
Surgical drainage
Elevation of the head of the crib
8) A 5-year-old boy is brought to his pediatrician's office after he falls from his bicycle and strikes his head against the sidewalk. There were no witnesses to this incident, which occurred 8 hours ago. The child is otherwise healthy, up-to-date on his immunizations, and not taking any medications. On physical examination, his vital signs are stable. He has a 5 × 4 cm abrasion on his forehead. He is alert and oriented to date, place and self. His motor and sensory examinations are normal and reflexes are normal. Which of the following constitutes reasonable management?
. Admit overnight for observation
. Instruct parents to observe neurological status for 24 hours
. Obtain a head computerized tomography scan
. Obtain a skull x-ray film and discharge if normal
. Obtain a skull x-ray film, observe for 24 hours and discharge
9) The parents of a 16-year-old girl complain that she does not get enough sleep. They recently discovered that she stays awake most nights until 1:00 AM reading and text messaging her friends. She wakes at 6:30 AM for school, and complains of sleepiness during the day. On weekends she sleeps until noon. Her parents have tried taking away her computer and phone, but she still would go to bed at the same time. The parents are looking for advice in dealing with their “night owl” daughter. Which of the following is appropriate advice for this family?
. Teens need less sleep than adults
. Effects of puberty on melatonin cause a phase delay with later sleep onset
. Most teens get an adequate number of hours of sleep each night
. Daytime sleepiness is a clear manifestation of an inadequate number of hours of sleep
. Sleeping in on weekends should repay the “sleep debt”
10) A 15-year-old boy comes to the physician for advice about his facial acne. On examination, the patient has mild to moderate acne, mostly consisting of open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few pustules on the forehead and cheeks. Which of the following is the best advice to give this patient?
. Avoidance of chocolate and spicy foods
. Frequent face washing with strong soap
. Topical application of tretinoin or adapalene
. Treatment with oral antibiotic
. Oral treatment with isotretinoin
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