999 (252-500) pediatrie GD

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?

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?

During a routine yearly checkup, a 10-year-old boy is found to have 2+ proteinuria on urinalysis. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnostic test?

An 18-month-old boy has received 5 days of amoxicillin for otitis media. He continues to have fever, and on physical examination, the right tympanic membrane is bulging with purulent fluid behind it. Which of the following is the best antibiotic to use?

A newborn is noted to be quite jaundiced at 3 days of life. Laboratory data demonstrate his total bilirubin to be 17.8 mg/dL (direct bilirubin is 0.3 mg/dL). Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of neurologic damage in a jaundiced newborn?

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?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for a routine well-child visit. He has been growing and developing normally. He is starting to put words together into 2-word phrases. The boy eats a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, and fruits, and drinks 24-28 ounces (700ml) of whole milk each day. Past medical history is unremarkable. His mother has no concerns at today's visit. His physical examination is within normal limits. Laboratory results are as follows: Complete blood count Hemoglobin 9.4 g/dl Hematocrit 28% Mean corpuscular volume 64 fl Red cell distribution width 14% (normal 11.5%-16.0%) Reticulocytes 3.0% Platelets 240,000/μL Leukocytes 7,500/μL Blood, plasma, and serum Ferritin 100 ng/ml (7-140 ng/ml) Iron-binding capacity 300 μg/dl (240-450 μg/dl) Which of the following is the most likely cause for this child's anemia?

A 2-year-old boy with cough and difficulty breathing is brought to the emergency department by his mother. She says that he was well and playing with his toys until 2 hours prior to presentation. He is healthy, but his 6-year old brother has a peanut allergy. The patient's temperature is 36.7 C (98 F), blood pressure is 92/48 mmHg, pulse is 114/min, and respirations are 48/min. The patient's pulse oximetry shows 91 % on room air. Physical examination shows nasal flaring and grunting with both subcostal and intercostal retractions. Wheezing is heard in the right lung field; the left field is clear to auscultation. No rales or rhonchi are noted. The remainder of the physical examination is within normal limits. Supplementary oxygen is applied. Chest x-ray reveals mild hyperinflation of the right lung. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management of this child?

An 8-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. Two weeks ago, he developed a low-grade fever followed by a persistent cough. He occasionally has severe paroxysms of cough that are precipitated by eating and do not resolve with antitussive medications. On physical examination, extensive subcutaneous emphysema over the anterior chest is noted. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

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?

A 9-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department due to an episode of seizures during class. His teacher says that the seizure started suddenly, and he fell to the ground with sustained flexion of the arms and extension of the legs, followed by clonic movements of the whole body. He has also been irritable lately, and his school performance has declined. His parents arrive shortly and say that they recently noticed he was lethargic and frequently complained of headaches, especially in the morning. His medical history is unremarkable. Physical examination reveals decreased muscle strength of the left side of the body, with brisk deep tendon reflexes in the left arm and leg. MRI of the head reveals a space-occupying lesion in the right parietal lobe. What tumor is most likely responsible for this patient's symptoms?

A 2-year-old child was recently adopted from India. She appears to be healthy, and there are no abnormal symptoms. Her weight and height are at 25th percentile for age. Her examination is normal. On screening, you find a positive TB skin test using purified protein derivative (PPD) with 20 mm induration. She has a history of receiving a BCG vaccination at birth. Your management plan is to do which of the following?

Baby is born to a mother who is positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Your plan is to do which of the following?

In an adolescent presenting with pityriasis rosea, which of the following would be an appropriate blood test to order?

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?

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 71/2 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?

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic due to fever, irritability and lethargy for the past two weeks. Over the past two months, she has complained of intermittent abdominal discomfort and has lost weight. Abdominal palpation reveals a firm nodular mass in the right flank. No bruits are heard. Abdominal x-ray reveals multiple calcifications in the renal area. Urine examination reveals increased levels of homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid. Which embryonic structure has this mass most likely arisen from?

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?

An otherwise healthy 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department of a small hospital because of a simple 3-cm laceration in his forehead. The patient is crying and frightened. The practitioner decides to perform conscious sedation before suturing the laceration. Support personnel and equipment are available for monitoring the patient's vital status and carrying out resuscitation measures if needed. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacologic agent to achieve a safe level of conscious sedation in this situation?

A 2-year-old boy has been doing well despite his diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot. He presented to an outside ER a few days ago with a complaint of an acute febrile illness for which he was started on a “pink antibiotic.” His mother reports that for the past 12 hours or so he has had a headache and is more lethargic than normal. On your examination he seems to have a severe headache, nystagmus, and ataxia. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first test to order?

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?

A 13-year-old girl presents with a 1-week history of a sore throat and a nonproductive cough. She has been previously healthy and has not been exposed to any other sick person. She has not been taking any medications. On examination, she has normal oxygen saturation and a low-grade fever. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?

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?

A 6-year-old child is hospitalized for observation because of a short period of unconsciousness after a fall from a playground swing. He has developed unilateral pupillary dilatation, focal seizures, recurrence of depressed consciousness, and hemiplegia. Which of the following is the most appropriate management at this time?

A 6-year-old boy is seen in the office for evaluation of polyuria. Further questioning reveals several months of headache with occasional emesis. Your physical examination reveals a child who is less than 5% for weight. He has mild papilledema. His glucose is normal, and his first urine void specific gravity after a night without liquids is 1.005 g/mL. Which of the following might also be expected to be seen in this patient?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A 2-month-old female infant born at term is brought to the office for a well-baby visit. Her antenatal and birth histories are unremarkable. Her developmental milestones are all normal for her age. Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals a white reflex in the right eye. The rest of the examination is normal. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A 5-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with 2-day history of fever, anorexia, loose stools, and yellow skin color. He attends a large daycare center. On physical examination, his temperature is 38.1 C (100.7 F), blood pressure is 88/56 mm Hg, pulse is 74/min, and respirations are 15/min. Initial laboratory evaluation reveals a total bilirubin of 1.8 mg/dL and alanine aminotransferase of 764 U/L. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic test?

A new born infant is in respiratory distress and requires several attempts at resuscitation in the delivery room because of difficulty breathing and frequent cyanosis. The neonatologist notes that during crying, her breathing improves and breath and heart sounds are normal. Direct laryngoscopy is unremarkable as well. Deep inspirations by the neonate are ineffective. Which of the following is the most effective intervention?

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?

A previously healthy 12-year-old boy is brought to the physician the day after a nocturnal crisis of difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and cough. He has a history of atopic dermatitis that resolved around 6 years of age. He now has no apparent respiratory distress. His breathing is regular, and his respirations are 12/min. Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are normal. Chest examination reveals only a few crackles that quickly clear after coughing and mild end-expiratory wheezes. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the office by his parents due to severe diarrhea since yesterday. He has had approximately 20 episodes of non-bloody, non-mucoid stool passage in the last twenty hours, and one episode of bilious vomiting. He is also feeding less than usual. He is febrile, tachycardic and moderately dehydrated. What is the most likely cause of his presentation?

Routine examination of an otherwise healthy kindergarten child with a history of asthma reveals a BP of 140/90 mmHg. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the hypertension?

A 13-year-old girl presents with lethargy, fever, severe headache, and a stiff neck. On examination, a unilateral fixed, dilated pupil and papilledema are noted. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in managing this patient?

A newborn infant requires repeated resuscitation in the delivery room because of failure to breathe and cyanosis. During spells of crying, which appear to alleviate the cyanosis, his breath and heart sounds are normal, as is direct laryngoscopy. Vigorous respiratory movements appear ineffectual. Immediate management of this infant consists of which of the following?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the office by his mother because he has not started to walk yet. His birth history is significant for prolonged labor, and his APGAR scores at 1 and 5 minutes were 3 and 5, respectively. His older brother is 4 years old, and has a normal developmental history. On examination, the child has hypotonia, learning disabilities and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. What is the most likely cause for the child's delayed milestones?

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?

You admitted to the hospital the previous evening a 1-year-old boy who presented with cough, fever, and mild hypoxia. At the time of his admission, he had evidence of a right upper lobe consolidation on his chest radiograph. A blood culture has become positive in less than 24 hours for Staphylococcus aureus. Approximately 20 hours into his hospitalization, the nurse calls you because the child has acutely worsened over the previous few minutes, with markedly increased work in breathing, increasing oxy- gen requirement, and hypotension. As you move swiftly to the child’s hospital room, you tell the nurse to order which of the following?

A 15-year-old boy has been immobilized in a double hip spica cast for 6 weeks after having fractured his femur in a skiing accident. He has become depressed and listless during the past few days and has complained of nausea and constipation. He is found to have microscopic hematuria and a blood pressure of 150/100 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

An adolescent with type 1 diabetes returns for a follow-up visit after his annual checkup last week. You note that his serum glucose is elevated and his glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1C) is 16.7%. This finding suggests poor control of his diabetes over at least which of the following time periods?

A 6-year-old male presents to the physician with eyelid swelling. His mother noted an insect bite on his left cheek yesterday, and states that this morning his left eyelid was completely swollen shut and painful. He has not had a fever, fatigue, headache, or rhinorrhea. On examination, he is afebrile. The left eyelid is erythematous, tender to palpation, and swollen shut. When trying to clinically distinguish between preseptal and orbital cellulitis, which of the following findings is most likely to be seen with preseptal cellulitis?

A 41-year-old woman who is 32-weeks pregnant presents to the emergency department in labor. Her pregnancy has been complicated by gestational hypertension. Her medical history is otherwise unremarkable. She does not abuse alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. Despite medical interventions, her preterm labor cannot be arrested, and she delivers a 2 kg (41b, 5oz) female infant. Both she and the child do well after delivery. Which of the following is true regarding immunizations for this infant?

As you are about to step out of a newly delivered mother’s room, she mentions that she wants to breast-feed her healthy infant, but that her obstetrician was concerned about one of the medicines she was taking. Which of the woman’s medicines, listed below, is clearly contraindicated in breast-feeding?

A recovering premature infant who weighs 950 g (2 lb, 1 oz) is fed breast milk to provide 120 cal/kg/d. Over the ensuing weeks, the baby is most apt to develop which of the following?

A 15-year-old female presents to your office with secondary amenorrhea. As part of your evaluation, you find that she is pregnant. After informing her of the pregnancy, you continue to explain that young mothers have a higher risk of several pregnancy-related complications, including which of the following?

A 16-year-old boy who is the backup quarterback for the local high school team is in your office complaining of worsening acne. For the last few months he has noted more acne and more oily hair. On his examination, you note gynecomastia and small testicular volume. He is SMR 5. Which of the following drugs of abuse is the likely explanation for all of his findings?

A 4-year-old Caucasian boy is brought to his physician's office for a health maintenance exam. He will be starting preschool soon, and his parents want to make sure that he is in optimal health. The child has no complaints, and is generally happy. His medical history is significant for pneumonia as a newborn, and three episodes of otitis media since birth. He does not take any medications on a regular basis. His newborn screening test results are normal. His developmental milestones are at par with his age. He lives with his parents in a middle-class, suburban house built in 1981. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for this child's primary care?

A term infant is born to a known HIV-positive mother. She has been taking antiretroviral medications for the weeks prior to the delivery of her infant. Routine management of the healthy infant should include which of the following?

Initial examination of a full-term infant weighing less than 2500 g (5 lb, 8 oz) shows edema over the dorsum of her hands and feet. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of Turner syndrome?

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the office by his Caucasian mother because his speech is difficult to understand. He is a very slow learner, is unusually calm, stays to himself, doesn't hug his parents, prefers to play by himself, speaks in mumbles, and repetitively tries to make towers with cubes. He becomes very aggressive if he is stopped from his activities. He was born at term from an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, and his physical growth has been normal. His brother used to be aggressive as a child, and was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the office, the patient is sitting quietly and trying to make towers with cubes. He seems to be oblivious of his environment. On calling his name thrice, he turns towards you once and then resumes playing with the cubes. What do you tell his mother?

A father brings his 3-year-old daughter to the emergency center after noting her to be pale and tired and with a subjective fever for several days. Her past history is significant for an upper respiratory infection 4 weeks prior, but she had been otherwise healthy. The father denies emesis or diarrhea, but does report his daughter has had leg pain over the previous week, waking her from sleep. He also reports that she has been bleeding from her gums after brushing her teeth. Examination reveals a listless pale child. She has diffuse lymphadenopathy with splenomegaly but no hepatomegaly. She has a few petechiae scattered across her face and abdomen and is mildly tender over her shins, but does not have associated erythema or joint swelling. A CBC reveals a leukocyte count of 8,000/L with a hemoglobin of 4 g/dL and a platelet count of 7,000/L. The automated differential reports an elevated number of atypical lymphocytes. Which of the following diagnostic studies is the most appropriate next step in the management of this child?

While bathing her newly-received 2-year-old son, a foster mother feels a mass in his abdomen. A thorough medical evaluation of the child reveals aniridia, hypospadias, horseshoe kidney, and hemihypertrophy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this child?

A 7 -year-old Caucasian male with a history of peanut allergy develops sudden shortness of breath after lunch at school. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 70/50 mmHg and his heart rate is 130/min. Inspirations and expirations are labored and noisy. Which of the following is the best initial treatment?

A 1-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for a routine visit. While talking to his mother, she reports that they moved into an old house several months ago and are in the process of renovating. The child eats table food and drinks whole milk. His height, weight, and head circumference are all at the 50th percentile for his age. Physical examination is normal. The results of a fingerstick blood test are shown below: Hemoglobin 1 0.5 g/dL Hematocrit 30.0% Lead level 12 μg/dL (Normal < 10 μg/dL) Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 7-day-old boy is admitted to a hospital for evaluation of vomiting and dehydration. Physical examination is otherwise normal except for minimal hyperpigmentation of the nipples. Serum sodium and potassium concentrations are 120 mEq/L and 9 mEq/L (without hemolysis), respectively; serum glucose is 40 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 14-year-old boy presents with the complaint of “breast swelling.” The boy reports that he has been in good health and without other problems, but has noticed over the past month or so that his left breast has been “achy” and that he has now noticed some mild swelling under the nipple. He has never seen discharge; the other breast has not been swelling; and he denies trauma. Your examination demonstrates a quarter-sized area of breast tissue under the left nipple that is not tender and has no discharge. The right breast has no such tissue. He has a normal genitourinary examination, and is Tanner stage 3. Which of the following is the best next course of action?

A 12-week-old female infant is brought to the office by her mother due to a three-week history of weakness, poor appetite, and choking spells during feeding. Other accompanying symptoms include excessive sleeping, constipation and apathy. Her prenatal history is unremarkable. She was delivered vaginally at 38 weeks of gestation. Her weight and length at birth were within normal range. She is exclusively breastfed. Her mother's family history is unremarkable. The identity and family history of her father are unknown. The pertinent physical findings include apathy, weakness, hypotonia, large tongue, sluggish movement, abdominal bloating, and an umbilical hernia. Based on the given information, what is the most likely diagnosis?

While making rounds in the newborn nursery, the nurses ask you to examine a 2-day-old infant who is not feeding well. The nurse reports that the infant is irritable, is not sleeping well, and has had several episodes of vomiting and loose stools today. A review of the maternal history reveals that she had poor prenatal care and the pregnancy was complicated by intrauterine growth restriction. On examination, the infant is diaphoretic and has a high-pitched cry. The infant is also noted to have occasional sneezing and is mildly tachypneic. No dysmorphic features are noted and the remainder of the examination is unremarkable. This infant's symptoms are most likely caused by prenatal exposure to which of the following?

A 2-year-old boy is being followed for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. He is deaf and developmentally delayed. The child’s mother informs you that she has just become pregnant and is concerned that the new baby will be infected and may develop serious consequences. Which of the following is true?

A full-term infant is born after a normal pregnancy; delivery, however, is complicated by marginal placental separation. At 12 hours of age, the child, although appearing to be in good health, passes a bloody meconium stool. For determining the cause of the bleeding, which of the following diagnostic procedures should be performed first?

A 1 0-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department due to abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. The mother says that he was "fine" a few days ago, and then suddenly became ill. Physical examination shows a pale and jaundiced child. There is diffuse abdominal tenderness and 2+ pedal edema. Laboratory studies show anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal insufficiency. What is the most likely cause of the patient's symptoms?

A 2-year-old boy presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe wheezing. His symptoms have not improved even after three treatments with nebulizers. This is his third trip to the ED in the past two weeks. In the ED, he is given a dose of intravenous steroids, but continues to wheeze. On auscultation, there is no air entry bilaterally. His chest x-ray result is normal. His oxygen saturation is 91% on 6 liters of oxygen. What is the next best step in the management of this patient?

A 16-year-old girl is brought to the office due to abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea for the past two days. Her immunizations are up to date. Her past medical history is unremarkable. On examination, she appears lethargic and weak. Her skin turgor is poor, face and extremities are swollen, and skin appears yellow. Abdominal examination shows moderate non-localized, abdominal pain. Laboratory studies show: Hb 64 g/dl Hct 26.9% Platelets 45,000/mm3 Creatinine 2.3 mg/dl Total bilirubin 5.0 mg/dl What is the most common complication of the patient's condition?

A fully immunized 2-year-old presents to the emergency room with several days of low-grade fever, barking cough, and noisy breathing. Over the past few hours he has developed a fever of 40°C (104°F) and looks toxic. He has inspiratory and expiratory stridor. The family has not noticed drooling, and he seems to be drinking without pain. Direct laryngoscopy reveals a normal epiglottis. The management of this disease process includes which of the following?

An obese Caucasian father brings his 1 0-year-old obese son to your office. The father states that he was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol levels and coronary artery disease. Even though his son is asymptomatic, he is worried about the obesity. Which of the following best explains the next best step in management?

A 4-year-old boy, whose past medical history is positive for three urinary tract infections, presents with a blood pressure of 135/90 mm Hg. He is likely to exhibit which of the following symptoms or signs?

The 1-year-old boy in the photograph below, who recently had a circumcision, requires an additional operation on his genitalia that will probably eliminate his risk of which of the following?

A previously healthy 3-year-old boy brought in by his parents for help with potty training. The boy refuses to use the toilet. If his parents try to place him on the toilet, he becomes upset and cries. He has regular urination in his diaper. He has 1-2 soft bowel movements a day. In the office, you note that the child speaks in short sentences that are mostly understandable. He runs well and can climb up on the examination table without help. His physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the next best step in the management of this patient?

A 6-year-old boy is brought to the ER with a two-day history of difficulty walking. He is dragging his right leg and seems to have weakness in his right arm. He also complains of headaches. The family just emigrated from Eastern Europe. According to his parents, the child suffers from delayed growth compared to his peers and does not like to engage in active play. His lips and fingers turn blue when he cries. His vital signs today are a blood pressure of 100/70 mmHg, pulse of 90/min, temperature of 38.3 0C (102.0 0F), and respiratory rate of 22/min. Which of the following is most likely responsible for his current complaints?

A 15-year-old is participating in high school football practice in August in Texas. He had complained of headache and nausea earlier in practice, but kept playing after a cup of water. He is now confused and combative. He is dizzy and sweating profusely. His temperature is 41°C (105.8°F). Therapy should consist of which of the following?

A previously healthy 4-year-old child is brought to the physician for a school physical for kindergarten. His mother has brought in his immunization record and reports that received all his immunizations prior to age 2. He has received only a yearly influenza vaccine since age 2. His physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following immunizations should he be given during this visit?

A 6-week-old child is being evaluated for a fever of unknown etiology. As part of the laboratory evaluation, a urine specimen was obtained that grew E coli with a colony count of 2000/L. These findings would be definite evidence of a urinary tract infection if which of the following is true about the sampled urine?

A previously healthy 16-year-old girl presents to the emergency center with the complaint of “falling out.” She was with her friends at a local fast food restaurant when she felt faint and, according to her friends, lost consciousness for about a minute. There was no seizure activity noted, but the friends did notice her arms twitching irregularly. She is now acting normally. She denies chest pain or palpitations, and her electrocardiogram (ECG) is normal. Further management of this patient should include which of the following?

A female infant is born by vaginal delivery at 39 weeks' gestational age without any significant complications. There is no history of any genetic diseases in the family. She is noted to have a port-wine stain on the right side of her face that is 4 cm in length and 3 cm in width. Which of the following treatment modalities offers the best palliation for cosmetic purposes?

A 4-year-old, apparently healthy child is examined by a pediatrician. The pediatrician hears a loud systolic ejection murmur with a prominent systolic ejection click. He also hears a soft, early diastolic murmur. Both murmurs are heard best at the upper right sternal border. ECG shows left ventricular hypertrophy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 19-year-old primiparous woman develops toxemia in her last trimester of pregnancy and during the course of her labor is treated with magnesium sulfate. At 38 weeks’ gestation, she delivers a 2100-g (4-lb, 10-oz) infant with Apgar scores of 1 at 1 minute and 5 at 5 minutes. Laboratory studies at 18 hours of age reveal a hematocrit of 79%, platelet count of 100,000/μL, glucose 41 mg/dL, magnesium 2.5 mEq/L, and calcium 8.7 mg/dL. Soon after, the infant has a generalized convulsion. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the infant’s seizure?

An infant who appears to be of normal size is noted to be lethargic and somewhat limp after birth. The mother is 28 years old, and this is her fourth delivery. The pregnancy was uncomplicated, with normal fetal monitoring prior to delivery. Labor was rapid, with local anesthesia and intravenous meperidine (Demerol) administered for maternal pain control. Which of the following therapeutic maneuvers is likely to improve this infant’s condition most rapidly?

At 43 weeks’ gestation, a long, thin infant is delivered. The infant is apneic, limp, pale, and covered with ―pea soup‖ amniotic fluid. Which of the following is the best first step in the resuscitation of this infant at delivery?

A 4-year-old child presents with an enlarged submandibular node that is 4 cm in diameter, nontender, and not fluctuant. The node has been enlarged for about 4 weeks, and there is no history of fever or contact with any person who was ill. A CBC is normal, and a Mantoux test with 5 tuberculin units of PPD shows 6 mm of induration. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 4-year-old child with grade III vesicoureteral reflux has recurrent UTIs despite adequate antibiotic prophylaxis. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the treatment of this patient?

A 2-week-old infant presents with hepatosplenomegaly and a thick, purulent, bloody nasal discharge. Coppery, oval, maculopapular skin lesions are present in an acral distribution. The neurologic examination is normal, including head circumference. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this congenital infection?

A 7-month-old patient presents with a history of 3 days of fever to 104°F, which resolved the same day that an exanthem erupted. The exanthem is prominent on the neck and trunk. It is macular, with discrete lesions 3–5 mm in diameter. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A newborn infant has respiratory distress and trouble feeding in the nursery. The mother has no significant medical history, but the pregnancy was complicated by decreased fetal movement. On physical examination, you note that aside from shallow respirations and some twitching of the fingers and toes, the infant is not moving, and is very hypotonic. In the mouth there is pooled saliva and you note tongue fasciculations. Deep tendon reflexes are absent. Spinal fluid is normal. Appropriate statements about this condition include which of the following statements?

A 3-year-old boy’s parents complain that their child has difficulty walking. The child rolled, sat, and first stood at essentially normal ages and first walked at 13 months of age. Over the past several months, however, the family has noticed an increased inward curvature of the lower spine as he walks and that his gait has become more “waddling” in nature. On examination, you confirm these findings and also notice that he has enlargement of his calves. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Your 6-year-old son awakens at 1:00 AM screaming. You note that he is hyperventilating, is tachycardic, and has dilated pupils. He cannot be consoled, does not respond, and is unaware of his environment. After a few minutes, he returns to normal sleep. He recalls nothing the following morning. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis

A 5-year-old febrile child presents with swelling of the right eyelid. Proptosis and limitation of ocular movements is noted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 6-month-old infant is diagnosed with her first episode of otitis media. She does not have any allergies to medications. Which of the following medications would be the recommended initial therapy for this infant?

A 10-year-old boy is brought in with a chief complaint of multiple colds. On further questioning, you elicit a history of chronic, clear nasal discharge with no seasonal variation. Other symptoms include sneezing, itching of the nose and eyes, as well as tearing and occasional eye redness. Some relief is obtained with an over-the-counter cold medicine containing antihistamine and a decongestant. His history suggests which of the following?

A 15-year-old boy comes to the physician with left shoulder joint pain and swelling. He has had these symptoms for the past 3 months and they are getting progressively worse. He has no fever, weight loss, or night sweats. The patient lifts weights and plays baseball 5 days a week. He has taken acetaminophen and ibuprofen with little relief. Examination shows a tender mass at the left proximal humerus. Range of motion is normal. Laboratory evaluation shows elevated alkaline phosphatase, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and lactate dehydrogenase. X-ray of the shoulder is shown in the photograph below. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 7-year-old boy is brought to your office with a sore throat, decreased appetite, and nausea. His past medical history is insignificant. All of his vaccinations are up-to-date. He has no known allergies. His temperature is 39.0°C (102.5°F), blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, pulse is 104/min, and respirations are 16/min. On examination, the pharynx and tonsils are red, sv1ollen, and have white exudates on their surface. There is also bilateral tender cervical lymphadenopathy. The rapid diagnostic test for streptococcal antigen is positive. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 4-day-old infant presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. The baby was born at term by a normal vaginal delivery. Pregnancy was uncomplicated; there were no risk factors for sepsis and no history of maternal alcohol or drug use. The baby is breast-fed and has been nursing every 2 hours, about 10 minutes at each breast. The bilirubin level is 15 mg/dL (all unconjugated), the hematocrit is 45%, and the Coombs test is negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A previously healthy, active, 18-month-old African American child presents with unilateral nasal obstruction and foul-smelling discharge. The child’s examination is otherwise unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 7-year-old child is brought by his mother for a school physical. His growth parameters show his height to be 50th percentile and his weight to be significantly higher than 95th percentile. His mother complains that he always seems sleepy during the day and that he has started complaining of headaches. His second-grade teacher has commented that he has difficulty staying awake in class. His mother complains that he wakes up the whole house with his snoring at night. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in evaluating and managing this condition?

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department three hours after having a seizure. He has been having severe diarrhea for the last three days. His mother recently read about the importance of maintaining adequate hydration during diarrhea, so she had been giving him a lot of milk mixed with water. On examination, his vital signs are stable and mucus membranes are moist. Initial lab results are: Hb 13 g/dl WBC 6,000/mm3 Platelets 300,000/mm3 Blood Glucose 98 mg/dl Serum Na 120 mEq/L Serum K 34 mEq/L Chloride 92 mEq/L BUN 22 mg/dl Creatinine 1.2 mg/dl What is the most likely cause of this patient's seizure?

The state laboratory calls your office telling you that a newborn infant, now 8 days old, has an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and low thyroxin (T4) on his newborn screen. If this condition is left untreated, the infant is likely to demonstrate which of the following in the first few months of life?

A 1-year-old boy presents with the complaint from his parents of “not developing normally.” He was the product of an uneventful term pregnancy and delivery, and reportedly was normal at birth. His previous health-care provider noted his developmental delay, and also noted that the child seemed to have an enlarged spleen and liver. On your examination, you confirm the developmental delay and the hepatosplenomegaly, and also notice that the child has short stature, macrocephaly, hirsutism, a coarse facies, and decreased joint mobility. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of his condition?

A 22-year-old Caucasian female who has received no prenatal care experiences a stillbirth. This is her first pregnancy. The baby has multiple fractures, blue sclerae and short, bent extremities. Her past medical history is significant for a seizure disorder. She has been taking phenytoin regularly and had no seizure episodes during the pregnancy. She admits to eating poorly and occasionally drinking alcohol during the first trimester. She lives with her boyfriend who abuses her physically. She recalls several episodes of abuse during the pregnancy. Which of the following is most likely responsible for fetal abnormalities?

You are awakened in the night by your 2-year-old son, who has developed noisy breathing on inspiration, marked retractions of the chest wall, flaring of the nostrils, and a barking cough. He has had a mild upper respiratory infection (URI) for 2 days. Which of the following therapies is indicated?

You receive a telephone call from the mother of a 4-year-old child with sickle-cell anemia. She tells you that the child is breathing fast, coughing, and has a temperature of 40°C (104°F). Which of the following is the most conservative, prudent course of action?

A 7-month-old baby presents with a history of constipation for 1 month. He has one hard stool every week. He has been well otherwise. His physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his problem?

A specific pattern of abnormalities has been identified among infants born to mothers who consume moderate-to-large amounts of alcohol during their pregnancies. Which of the following abnormalities is characteristic of these infants?

A 9-month-old infant is brought to the pediatrician's office because his weight is persistently below the 10th percentile. His mother states that the infant seems to be hungry all the time and usually consumes 8-12 oz of formula every 2-3 hours in addition to some table food. He also has frequent, bulky, and malodorous stools. A malabsorption syndrome is suspected. The results of which of the following tests will most likely be abnormal?

The parents of a previously healthy 2-year-old child note her to be pale and bring her to your clinic for evaluation. She currently has no fever, nausea, emesis, bone pain, or other complaints. Her examination is significant for pallor, tachycardia, and a systolic ejection murmur, but she has no organomegaly. Her complete blood count (CBC) reveals a hemoglobin of 4 g/dL, normal indices for age, a WBC count of 6.5/L, and a platelet count of 750,000/L. Her reticulocyte count is 0%. Coombs test is negative. Her peripheral blood smear shows no blast forms and no fragments. Red blood cell (RBC) adenosine deaminase levels are normal. A bone marrow reveals markedly decreased erythroid precursors. Which of the following is this child’s likely diagnosis?

On a routine-screening CBC, a 1-year-old is noted to have a microcytic anemia. A follow-up hemoglobin electrophoresis demonstrates an increased concentration of hemoglobin A2. The child is most likely to have which of the following?

A 2-year-old child is brought to the office by his parents for the evaluation of failure to thrive and chronic diarrhea. His diarrhea is "almost continuous", and he also has recurrent episodes of fever. He was initially quite well and was on the 60th percentile for weight; however, for the past seven months, he didn't seem to grow and failed to gain weight. Over the past three months, he fell to the 3rd percentile for weight. His parents deny any use of drugs, but they drink occasionally. His mother mentions that her former boyfriend was a heroin addict. Physical examination reveals oral thrush, generalized lymphadenopathy and eczema. What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

A 3-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department because she became partially unconscious, lethargic and febrile. Her mother claims that "she suddenly took a turn for the worse" 24 hours ago after an upper respiratory tract infection. She has no allergies, and was not taking oral antibiotics. Her blood pressure is 60/45mm Hg and pulse is 120/min. On examination, she appears emaciated and lethargic. Despite numerous attempts, it is impossible to start a peripheral intravenous line, and the child's condition continues to deteriorate. What is the best next step to obtain IV access in this patient?

After being delivered following a benign gestation, a newborn infant is noted to have a platelet count of 35,000/L, decreased fibrinogen, and elevated fibrin spilt products. On examination you note a large cutaneous hemangioma on the abdomen that is purple and firm. Which of the following anomalies might also be expected in this infant?

A 4-year-old previously well African American boy is brought to the office by his aunt. She reports that he developed pallor, dark urine, and jaundice over the past few days. He stays with her, has not traveled, and has not been exposed to a jaundiced person, but he is taking trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for otitis media. The CBC in the office shows a low hemoglobin and hematocrit, while his “stat” serum electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and chemistries are remarkable only for an elevation of his bilirubin levels. His aunt seems to recall his 8-year-old brother having had an “allergic reaction” to aspirin, which also caused a short-lived period of anemia and jaundice. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?

A 24-month-old child is seen in the pediatrician's office for a regular health supervision visit. He has no history of developmental delay. He was born by an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery at term, and he has not had any significant illness or injury prior to this visit. Which of the following motor milestones is most consistent with his age?

A 2-year-old girl has severe dental caries of the upper and lower incisors. Her teeth are brushed twice daily with a small amount of fluoride-containing toothpaste. What is the feeding practice most likely to result in this pattern of dental caries?

A 6-year-old girl has a low-grade fever, headache, and nasal congestion. She has a flushed face and has developed a lacy reticular rash on the trunk and extensor surface of her arms and legs. Palms and soles are spared. Her mother has been ill with a low-grade fever and some joint stiffness and pain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 3-year-old boy has had fever for 4 days. On physical examination he has bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, injected pharynx, and dry cracked lips. A throat swab is done and the rapid strep test is negative. The child is sent home and advised to follow-up if symptoms worsen. The child is brought back 2 days later with all previous findings including a maculopapular rash, swollen hands, and conjunctivitis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 6-year-old African-American child is brought in by his father for complaints of easy fatigability and pallor. These symptoms occurred after the son was treated with "some medication" for a recent diarrhea. Physical examination is normal except for pallor and multiple petechiae. Laboratory values are as follows: Hb 8.0 g/dL WBC 12,000/cmm Platelets 50,000/cmm Blood glucose 118 mg/dL Serum Na 135 mEq/L Serum K 5.3 mEq/L Chloride 110 mEq/L Bicarbonate 18 mEq/L BUN 38 mg/dL Serum creatinine 2.5 mg/dL Total bilirubin 3 mg/dL Direct bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL PT 12 seconds APTT 30 seconds LDH 900 IU/L Reticulocyte count 6% A peripheral blood smear reveals giant platelets and multiple schistocytes. What is the most likely underlying pathophysiology for this boy's pallor?

A 3-day-old infant’s scrotum is shown below. Palpation reveals a tense, fluid-filled area surrounding the right testicle. The scrotum transil luminates well, and the amount of fluid does not vary with mild pressure. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to this condition?

A 1-week-old infant is brought to the emergency department due to vomiting and poor feeding. The prenatal and birth histories are unremarkable. The infant's pulse is 140/min, temperature is 37 C (98.7 F), and capillary refill is 2 sec. He has sunken eyes, depressed anterior fontanel, and dry mucus membranes; skin elasticity is reduced. Heart and lungs are clear. There is no abdominal mass. Genital examination shows enlarged clitoris, and fusion of the labioscrotal folds. The initial laboratory work-up reveals the following: Sodium 128 mEq/L Potassium 5.8 mEq/L BUN 25 mg/dl If this patient's karyotype is 46 XX, which of the following is most likely to be increased in this patient's serum?

An 8-year-old Caucasian boy is brought to the office for the evaluation of high-grade fever, flank pain and burning micturition for the last two days. He has had two previous episodes of acute pyelonephritis. Physical examination reveals costovertebral angle tenderness. Urinalysis shows pyuria, significant bacteriuria, WBC casts, positive nitrite and esterase. The voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) reveals vesicoureteral reflux. What is the most likely complication of this condition, if left untreated?

A woman comes to an emergency department because she is in labor. She has had no prenatal care. Her baby is delivered and appears to be of about 32 weeks' gestation. The newborn is very pale and shows severe, generalized edema. Cord-blood hematocrit is 22%, and cord-blood bilirubin is 7 mg/dl. Ultrasound examination demonstrates pleural effusions, ascites, cardiomegaly, and hepatomegaly. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A neonate is examined following a protracted breech delivery. One of the infant's arms is partially paralyzed. The affected arm is adducted and internally rotated at the shoulder, and the forearm is pronated. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 2-year-old boy presents with refusal to use his right arm for 1 day. He is otherwise well. His mother states she pulled upward on his arm the previous evening to keep him from tripping down the stairs. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 3-year-old male presents after having a tonicclonic seizure lasting about 1 minute. On examination, the child now has no neurologic abnormalities. He has a temperature of 40.3°C and has an obvious otitis media on the left but no other abnormalities on physical examination. You correctly counsel the family with which one of the following statements?

A 1-day-old infant who received silver nitrate eye drops in the delivery room is suffering from bilateral purulent conjunctival discharge. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this child’s condition?

A 10-month-old girl is seen in clinic for a routine checkup. She weighs 11 kg (24.2 lb). The infant's mother reports that she drinks whole cow's milk and takes solid food poorly. The infant's activity is decreased, but her muscle tone is good and her developmental milestones are up to date. The only significant abnormal physical finding is parlor. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the clinic because of a swelling at the base of his neck on the left side. The family indicates that since he was born, they suspected he had some kind of a mass in his left supraclavicular area and behind the sternomastoid on that same side, but the area felt soft and mushy, was not always evident, and seemed to be painless, so they did nothing about it. Two weeks ago the child had an upper respiratory infection, and within a day or two the mass became larger and quite obvious. On physical examination he indeed has a soft, mushy, ill-defined mass occupying the entire left supraclavicular area and extending into the posterior triangle of the neck. He has no enlarged lymph nodes anywhere, and his spleen and liver are not palpable. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the evaluation?

A 14-year-old girl has a history of red eyes with clear discharge that she suffers from in a seasonal pattern. Together with these symptoms, she reports itching, which is her most bothersome complaint. Physical examination shows conjunctival redness, tearing, and swelling, but there is no purulent discharge. This clinical picture is most compatible with a diagnosis of which of the following conditions?

A 4-day-old boy is brought to the physician for an outpatient follow-up visit. His mother's pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated. The patient weighed 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) and was 48.2 cm (1'7") long at birth. He did well in the newborn nursery and was discharged from the hospital on day 2 of life. His mother reports that he is now exclusively breastfed and nurses for 10 minutes on each breast every 3 hours. He has two wet diapers/day and has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. He weighs 2.95 kg (6.5 lb) and is 48.2 cm (1'7'') long. He appears jaundiced on the face and chest. The remainder of the physical examination shows no abnormalities. Laboratory studies reveal: Total bilirubin 15 mg/dl Direct bilirubin 1 mg/dl Infant's blood type 0 positive Mother's blood type A positive Which of the following is the most likely cause of this infant's hyperbilirubinemia?

A 6-year-old female is brought to the physician with a rash and joint pains. Her mother reports that she has been previously healthy except for a sore throat a few weeks ago. One week ago, the patient developed pain in her knees. The knee pain resolved after a few days, but now her ankles and wrists are tender. She has also developed a pink rash on her trunk that is non-pruritic. Vital signs are temperature 38.3°C (101°F), pulse 85/min, and respiratory rate 20/min. On examination, there is pain and stiffness during manipulation of the wrists and ankles. A faint, ery1hematous, centrifugal rash on her trunk and proximal limbs is present. Laboratory studies show: Complete blood count Hemoglobin 12.5 g/dL MCHC 32% MCV 85 fl Reticulocyte count 0.1% Platelet count 200,000/mm3 Leukocyte count 6,500/mm3 Neutrophils 56% Eosinophils 1% Lymphocytes 33% Monocytes 10% C-reactive protein 3.5 mg/dL Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 38 mm/hr Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A young Hispanic couple brings their first child to their physician for a well-child examination. The child is a 3-month-old healthy-appearing infant, whose weight is at the 45th percentile of the normal growth curve. During examination, the physician observes an area of blue-black pigmentation over the buttocks. The parents say that it was present from the time of birth. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 14-year-old boy presents with decreased exercise tolerance. He is noted to have a grade III/VI systolic ejection murmur best heard at the left upper sternal border and a grade II/VI mid-diastolic murmur at the lower left sternal border. The first heart sound is normal. The second heart sound is widely split and fixed. A right ventricular impulse is palpated. On a chest roentgenogram, the pulmonary artery segment is enlarged, and pulmonary vascular markings are increased. An ECG shows right axis deviation. Which of the following congenital heart diseases does this boy most likely have?

A 7-year-old boy presents with a rash. His mother states that he was well until 3 days ago when he developed fever and malaise. The next day, the rash started as papules on the trunk, which rapidly changed to vesicles. The lesions have spread all over the body. On physical examination, he has no fever and seems well. You note numerous vesicles all over the body, some of which have crusted over. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 7-year-old child is scheduled for an elective tonsillectomy. The most important instruction to the parents should be to make sure that the child does which of the following?

A 4-month-old baby is in for a well-child check and routine immunizations. The baby had a fever of 39°C the day he received his 2-month immunizations. The parents have read about the vaccine on the Internet and express their concerns. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to giving the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis (DTaP)?

The mother and father of a newborn come in for the 2-week checkup. The mother complains of “colic” and asks if she can switch to goat’s milk instead of breast milk. Which of the following should be your main concern about using goat’s milk instead of breast milk or cow’s milk?

The mother of a 2-week-old infant reports that since birth, her infant sleeps most of the day; she has to awaken her every 4 hours to feed, and she will take only an ounce of formula at a time. She also is concerned that the infant has persistently hard, pellet-like stools. On your examination you find an infant with normal weight and length, but with an enlarged head. The heart rate is 75 beats per minute and the temperature is 35°C (95°F). The child is still jaundiced. You note large anterior and posterior fontanelles, a distended abdomen, and an umbilical hernia. This clinical presentation is likely a result of which of the following?

A routine prenatal ultrasound reveals a male fetus with meningomyelocele. The 24-year-old primigravid mother is told the infant will require surgery shortly after birth. You counsel her about the etiology of this defect and the risk of further pregnancies being similarly affected, and state which of the following?

A 7 -year-old African American boy is brought to your clinic with complaints of bedwetting. He was toilet trained at the age of 4. He has been able to pass urine normally in daytime, but has never been dry at night. There is no history of urgency or frequency during daytime. There is no history suggestive of child abuse. He had two episodes of urinary tract infections (UTI) from birth until he was 2-years-old, but he has not had any episodes ever since. What is the next best step in the management of this patient?

A 1-month-old male infant is brought to the emergency department by his mother due to a 3-day history of projectile vomiting. He has been formula- fed since birth, and his bowel movements are normal. He has never been ill before. His parents and 4-year-old sister are all healthy. One of his maternal uncles is mentally retarded. He weighs 3.1 kg (7 Ib). Physical examination reveals fair hair and skin, blue eyes, eczematous rash, and mild signs of dehydration. His urine has a mousy odor. What is the most appropriate screening test for this patient's early diagnosis and treatment?

You are advised by the obstetrician that the mother of a baby she has delivered is a carrier of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg-positive). Which of the following is the most appropriate action in managing this infant?

You are asked to evaluate a 4-year-old boy admitted to your local children’s hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The parents state that the child has had multiple, intermittent episodes of fever and respiratory difficulty over the past 2 years, including cyanosis, wheezing, and dyspnea; each episode lasts for about 3 days. During each event he has a small amount of hemoptysis, is diagnosed with left lower lobe pneumonia, and improves upon treatment. Repeat radiographs done several days after each event are reportedly normal. His examination on the current admission is significant for findings similar to those described above, as well as digital clubbing. Which of the following is the most appropriate primary recommendation?

A male infant, born to a 32-year-old white female, develops a bluish discoloration of the extremities and oral mucous membranes at 30 minutes of life. On examination, the infant is found to have tachypnea, nasal flaring and respiratory grunting. Auscultation reveals poor air entry on the left with a shift of cardiac sounds to the right. The abdomen has a scaphoid shape. The antenatal history is significant for polyhydramnios in the mother. The neonatologist on call suspects a diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this neonate?

A few weeks after a presumed viral respiratory infection, a 4-year-old girl presents with bruising and petechiae. Bone marrow examination reveals increased numbers of megakaryocytes but is otherwise normal. Hb is 13.5 g/100 mL. Platelet count is 30,000/mm3. Which of the following would be appropriate for this child at this time?

An 18-month-old child presents to the emergency center having had a brief, generalized tonic-clonic seizure. He is now postictal and has a temperature of 40C (104F). During the lumbar puncture (which ultimately proves to be normal), he has a large, watery stool that has both blood and mucus in it. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

A 6-year-old Caucasian boy is brought to the emergency room by his mother with hemiplegia of acute onset. She states that she found the boy unconscious in his room where she had left him playing several minutes ago; and, he slowly gained consciousness, but could not move his right arm and leg. His past medical history is insignificant. Physical examination reveals right hemiparesis with little sensory abnormalities. No meningeal signs are present. The motor function restored spontaneously during 24-hour observation in the hospital. A CT scan of the head is normal. What is the most probable cause of this patient's problem?

A 6-year-old female with Down syndrome is brought to the physician for behavioral changes. Over the past few weeks, she has begun refusing to do her usual activities. Her parents also report that she seems dizzy and state that she has developed urinary incontinence. On examination, she is hypotonic but hyperreflexic with a positive Babinski reflex. Her gait is ataxic. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 16-day-old infant presents with fever, irritability, poor feeding, and a bulging fontanelle. Spinal fluid demonstrates gram-positive cocci. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 16-year-old boy presents to the emergency center with a 2-day history of an abscess with spreading cellulitis. While in the emergency center, he develops a high fever, hypotension, and vomiting with diarrhea. On examination you note a diffuse erythematous macular rash, injected conjunctiva and oral mucosa, and a strawberry tongue. He is not as alert as when he first arrived. This rapidly progressive symptom constellation is likely caused by which of the following disease processes?

A bat is found in the bedroom of a 4-year-old patient while the boy is sleeping. The family and the patient deny close contact with or bites from the bat. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding this situation?

An 8-year-old Cub Scout who returned from an outing 9 days ago is brought to the clinic with the rapid onset of fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. The maculopapular rash began on the flexor surfaces of the wrist and has become petechial as it spread inward to his trunk. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 10-year-old boy presents with red discoloration of the urine since the morning. He is healthy and otherwise asymptomatic. He denies dysuria, frequency, urgency, flank, or abdominal pain. His BP is normal. His examination is within normal limits including abdomen and genitourinary system. There is no rash or edema. His urine is pink in color; urinalysis is negative for hemoglobin or protein. No white cells, red cells, or bacteria are noted. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A 12-year-old girl has had a sore throat over 2 days. She now has a fever of 39.5°C and has difficulty opening her mouth, swallowing, or speaking. Her throat can be visualized with difficulty, the right tonsil is significantly more enlarged than the left, and the uvula is displaced to the left side. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 2-year-old patient arrives late to your office with his father and a sign-language translator. They are very apologetic, but the father communicates that he had car trouble at his dialysis center and thus was late picking up the child from day care. The father is concerned about his child’s having intermittent red, bloody-looking urine. A gross inspection of the child’s urine in your office looks normal, but the dipstick demonstrates 3+ blood. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this child’s hematuria?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother because he is lethargic and not as active as the other kids on their block. He has difficulty walking and getting up, and he always appears tired. His mother thinks that she has a relative with a disorder that causes weakness. On examination, the child is alert but quiet. His calves appear hypertrophied. His reflexes are depressed. When he gets up from the floor, he uses his hands to climb on his legs to assume an upright position. What is the most likely diagnosis of this child?

A 2-month-old male infant is rushed to the emergency department by his baby sitter. She says that the baby became unresponsive and blue while feeding. The whole episode lasted 45-60 seconds, but the baby still appears pale. She denies any history of coughing or choking. On examination, the infant appears cyanotic and tachypneic. His blood pressure is 90/60 mm of Hg; his pulse rate is 155/min and regular. On auscultation, a harsh pansystolic murmur is noted at the left sternal border, along with a single S2. Hepatomegaly is noted. Pulse oximetry shows an oxygen saturation of 80%. Based on this history and physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?

A 9-year-old boy comes to the office for a pre-participation physical examination for summer camp. His parents report that he still has episodes of bed-wetting. The boy’s father confides that he also had bed-wetting until he was 10. They are concerned about the bed-wetting, but they are more concerned about their son’s upcoming week at summer camp and that the other boys may harass him for wetting the bed. Which of the following statements about nocturnal enuresis is correct?

During a routine well-child examination a 10-year-old girl reports that she has occasional headache, “racing heart,” abdominal pain, and dizziness. Her mother states that she has witnessed one of the episodes, which occurred during an outing at the mall, and reported the child to be pale and to have sweating as well. Other than some hypertension, she has a normal physical examination. Evaluation of this child is most likely to result in which of the following diagnoses?

A 20-month-old male is brought to the emergency department for evaluation of rectal bleeding after his parents discovered a substantial amount of maroon colored stool when changing his diaper. He has no history of hematochezia. The patient has been otherwise healthy and has not appeared to be in any pain. He has been eating and drinking well. His temperature is 3rC (98.6.F), blood pressure is 85/50 mmHg, pulse is 130/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min. On examination, the abdomen is soft, nondistended, and nontender. On rectal examination, there are no fissures or masses present. A fecal occult blood test is positive. The remainder of the physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the best test to confirm the diagnosis?

A 6-year-old boy is brought to your practice by his paternal grandmother for his first visit. She has recently received custody of him after his mother entered the penal system in another state; she does not have much information about him. You note that the child is short for his age, has downslanting palpebral fissures, ptosis, low-set and malformed ears, a broad and webbed neck, shield chest, and cryptorchidism. You hear a systolic ejection murmur in the pulmonic region. His grandmother reports that he does well in regular classes, but has been diagnosed with learning disabilities and receives speech therapy for language delay. His constellation of symptoms is suggestive of which of the following?

A 2-week-old infant is noted to be jaundiced. The baby's stools are pale, and his urine darkly colored. Physical examination demonstrates hepatomegaly. Serum studies show elevations of AST, ALT, conjugated bilirubin, and unconjugated bilirubin. By 2 months of age, the baby is notably irritated by pruritus, has retarded growth, and has visible dilated veins in the periumbilical area. Ultrasound fails to demonstrate a gallbladder. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 3-year-old girl with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) presents to the emergency department after a 15-minute focal seizure of her left arm and leg. A brief history reveals that the child has no known seizure disorder and has been having a low-grade fever at home for about 4 days. She also has been less active and has had poor appetite. On physical examination, her temperature is 40.2 C (104.3 F), and her pulse is 82/min. She is not responsive to her name, but she is responsive to painful stimuli with withdrawal of her extremities. Cardiac examination is significant for a grade 3 systolic murmur best heard at the left lower sternal border. Neurologic examination reveals anisocoria with a dilated right pupil. After stabilization, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

A mother brings her 7-year-old son to the clinic because, over the past several days, his urine has become pink and bis eyes have looked puffy. About 2 weeks ago, he missed school because of fever and a sore throat. On examination, the boy's blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg, his eyelids and scrotum appear puffy, and he has 1+ tibial edema. No rashes are noted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 6-month-old child was noted to be normal at birth, but over the ensuing months you have been somewhat concerned about his slowish weight gain and his mild delay in achieving developmental milestones. The family calls you urgently at 7:00 AM noting that their child seems unable to move the right side of his body. Which of the following conditions might explain this child’s condition?

On a newborn boy’s first examination, you note a prominent occiput, a broad forehead, and an absent anterior fontanelle. The baby’s head is long and narrow. The remainder of the physical examination, including a careful neurological evaluation, is normal. You note that the baby was born via cesarean section for cephalopelvic disproportion. When you enter the mother’s room, the first question she asks is about her baby’s head shape. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement to the mother about this infant’s condition?

An 18-month-old male infant is brought to the office by his parents for a follow-up visit. He has a congenital condition that started at the age of 6 months with repeated vomiting and hypotonia, and progressively evolved into choreoathetosis, spasticity and dystonia. Over the past month, he has started biting his hands and arms, pinching himself and banging his limbs against the wall. His family history is unremarkable. On examination, he has several scars, cuts and bruises over his arms and hands. His uric acid levels are elevated. What is the most likely deficient enzyme in this patient?

You are asked by a colleague to evaluate a 5-year-old boy as a second opinion. He has a history of chronic and recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, several admissions to the hospital for pneumonia, and three surgeries for PE tubes for chronic otitis media. Of note is a right-sided heart on repeated radiographs. Convinced you know the diagnosis based on history alone, you confirm your diagnosis with a biopsy of the nasal mucosa. You expect to find which of the following?

A 13-year-old patient with sickle-cell anemia presents with respiratory distress; she has an infiltrate on chest radiograph. The laboratory workup of the patient reveals the following: hemoglobin 5 g/dL; hematocrit 16%; white blood cell count 30,000/μL; and arterial blood (room air) pH 7.1, PO2 35 mm Hg, and PaCO2 28 mm Hg. These values indicate which of the following?

An otherwise healthy 7-year-old child is brought to you to be evaluated because he is the shortest child in his class. Careful measurements of his upper and lower body segments demonstrate normal body proportions for his age. Which of the following disorders of growth should remain in your differential?

A 15-year-old girl is brought to the pediatric emergency room by the lunchroom teacher, who observed her sitting alone and crying. On questioning, the teacher learned that the girl had taken five unidentified tablets after having had an argument with her mother about a boyfriend of whom the mother disapproved. Toxicology studies are negative, and physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

A 4-year-old immigrant boy is brought by his mother to a Medical Camp for the Uninsured for the evaluation of his inflamed right eye. He has had a nasal discharge for the past 10 days. His brother has similar symptoms. His vital signs are stable. There are follicles and inflammatory changes in the conjunctiva of his right eye. The cornea shows neovascularization. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A previously healthy 7-year-old child suddenly complains of a headache and falls to the floor. When examined in the emergency room (ER), he is lethargic and has a left central facial weakness and left hemiparesis with conjugate ocular deviation to the right. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

An irritable 6-year-old child has a somewhat unsteady but nonspecific gait. Physical examination reveals a very mild left facial weakness, brisk stretch reflexes in all four extremities, bilateral extensor plantar responses (Babinski reflex), and mild hypertonicity of the left upper and lower extremities; there is no muscular weakness. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 5-year-old girl is diagnosed with Bordetella pertussis infection after an outbreak in the day-care center. She is prescribed erythromycin for 14 days. She lives with her parents and 13-year-old sister whose immunizations are up to date. What is the most appropriate way to limit the risk of infection in household contacts?

A 2-year-old boy is rushed to the emergency department by his 21 -year-old white mother because he had a sudden-onset nosebleed which has now subsided. He never had any previous episodes. He is "sickly" and suffers from a productive cough and diarrhea that "refuses to go." His stools are greasy and foul-smelling. His appetite is normal, although his diet consists mainly of milk. His mother's boyfriend lives with them and is a chronic alcoholic. He was delivered vaginally without any complications. His weight is at the 25th percentile for his age. Physical examination reveals dry skin and dried blood at the nasal turbinates. What is the most likely cause of this child's failure to thrive?

A 6-year-old boy had been in his normal state of good health until a few hours prior to presentation to the ER room. His mother reports that he began to have difficulty walking, and she noticed that he was falling and unable to maintain his balance. Which of the following is the most likely cause for his condition?

A 9-year-old child has developed headaches that are more frequent in the morning and are followed by vomiting. Over the previous few months, his family has noted a change in his behavior (generally more irritable than usual) and his school performance has begun to drop. Imaging of this child is most likely to reveal a lesion in which of the following regions?

6-month-old male is brought to the office due to fussiness and tugging at his right ear for the past 2 days. He has had a fever of 39.4° C (103° F) for the past 2 days. His past medical history is significant for recurrent ear and lung infections, oral candidiasis, and persistent diarrhea by rotavirus. His temperature is 39.4° C (103° F), pulse rate is 150/min, respirations are 28/min, and blood pressure is 80/60mm Hg. Physical examination reveals an ery1hematous, bulging right tympanic membrane with poor mobility on pneumatic otoscopy. His lymph nodes are not palpable, and his tonsils are not visualized. His B and T lymphocyte levels are markedly reduced. The chest x-ray reveals an absent thymic shadow. What is the most likely etiology of this patient's condition?

A 4-week-old boy is brought to clinic by his mother because of a 1day history of labored breathing. His birth was uneventful and immunizations have been up to date. His mother reports that the patient developed conjunctivitis on the fourth day of life. On physical examination, he is breathing rapidly at 40 breaths per minute and is afebrile. His chest reveals bilateral inspiratory crackles and a slight wheeze. On chest x-ray, bilateral pneumonia is evident. The leukocyte count is elevated at 15,000 with 40% eosinophils. Which of the following is the most likely pathogen causing the patient's symptoms?

A 15-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes mellitus presents to her primary care doctor for a routine check up. Perusal of her blood sugar chart indicates that her recorded blood glucose levels are routinely between 120 and 150 mg/dL before breakfast, dinner and bedtime, with the normal being 116 mg/dL. She is on NPH and regular insulin. Which of the following is the next appropriate step?

A previously healthy 5-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room from a camping trip because her parents are concerned about rabies. This morning, they found a bat in the child's tent. There were no obvious bite marks on the child. Afterwards, the girl helped her father clean animals he had brought back from a hunt, including squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks. Later, while packing up the campsite, the child was bitten on the arm by a rat. Her encounter with which of the following animals most warrants post-exposure rabies prophylaxis?

A 1-year-old child is brought in for a regular "well baby" check-up. The child appears to have strabismus. The reflection of a bright light from the ceiling of the examination room comes from a different place in each eye. The family explains that the child has always looked that way, and there has been no recent change in the appearance of his eyes. Which of the following is the most effective management?

A 6-year-old boy presents in clinic for a routine visit. Examination reveals coarse, dark pubic hair, an enlarged penis and testes, and acne of the face and upper back. His mother notes that he has a body odor similar to that of her teenage son after playing sports. The child is in file 99th percentile of height for his age group. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 10-year-old girl is brought to a pediatrician because her mother notices that she stumbles frequendy at night, even with adequate lighting. Visual field testing demonstrates a relatively narrow mid-peripheral ring scotoma. Ophthalmoscopy demonstrates dark pigmentation in a bone spicule configuration involving the equatorial retina. Additional findings include a waxy yellow appearance to the disk and narrowed retinal arteries. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 6-week-old boy is brought to the physician because of a rash involving the diaper area. On examination, there are erythematous, slightly scaly patches covering the buttocks and the lower abdomen. Skin creases appear spared. The baby is otherwise healthy. Physical examination reveals no lymphadenopathy, fever, or other signs of organic illness. Which of the following is the most common cause of this condition?

A 1-day-old infant appears dusky in the newborn nursery during feeding. Oxygen is immediately administered by nasal cannula. Shortly afterward, she develops tachypnea. On physical examination, her blood pressure from the right upper arm is 50/30 mm Hg, her pulse is 180/min, and her respirations are 60/min. An echocardiogram is consistent with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Which of the following would likely be found on auscultation?

A 3-year-old boy was bitten while teasing a neighborhood cat. On examination, there are two puncture wounds on the right hand and some superficial scratch marks. There is erythema, warmth, and induration around the puncture sites. Which of the following organisms most likely caused the infection?

A 5-week-old bottle-fed boy presents with persistent and worsening projectile vomiting, poor weight gain, and hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis. Of the following diagnostic modalities, which would most likely reveal the diagnosis?

A 16-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with a crush injury due to a farm accident. His immunization status is unknown. The wound is heavily contaminated with soil, and you are concerned about tetanus. Which of the following is the most appropriate management step?

Children with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk of developing overwhelming infection with certain microorganisms. Which of the following is the most reasonable step to prevent such infection?

A 14-year-old boy is brought to your office by his mother because of a two-week history of generalized edema, fatigue, and abdominal pain. His past medical history is insignificant, and the boy is not taking any medications. His BP is 110/70 mmHg and heart rate is 80/min. Urinalysis reveals proteinuria 4+, but urine sediment findings are within normal limits. Which of the following light microscopy finding would you expect in this patient's kidney biopsy?

While making rounds in the newborn nursery, the nurses ask you to examine a 2-day-old infant who is not feeding well. The nurse reports that the infant is irritable, is not sleeping well, and has had several episodes of vomiting and loose stools today. A review of the maternal history reveals that she had poor prenatal care and the pregnancy was complicated by intrauterine growth restriction. On examination, the infant is diaphoretic and has a high-pitched cry. The infant is also noted to have occasional sneezing and is mildly tachypneic. No dysmorphic features are noted and the remainder of the examination is unremarkable. This infant's symptoms are most likely caused by prenatal exposure to which of the following?

A 5-year-old child was hit in the right eye by a toy. He is rubbing at his eye, which is watering profusely. There is a small abrasion at the corner of the eye. He is mildly photophobic, but his pupils are equal, symmetric, and reactive to light and accommodation. His vision is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 9-month-old male is in for a well-child checkup. He is greater than 90th percentile for height, and he weighs 25 lbs. He no longer fits in his infant car seat, which is only recommended for use by children under 20 lbs. Which of the following is the safest car seat option for him?

A 2-year-old boy has had a purulent drainage from the right nostril for a week. He is afebrile and has had no associated symptoms, such as cough. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 7 -year-old boy is brought to the office by his mother due to nocturnal enuresis. He has been wetting his bed at night for the past two years. He is otherwise healthy and has no psychological or behavioral problems. His mother is desperately asking for your help because she has tried alarms and bladder training, all to no success. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

You are called to examine a male newborn because his first feeding caused him to choke, cough and regurgitate. He was born at term via normal vaginal delivery. On examination, he has excessive salivation, fine, frothy bubbles in the mouth, abdominal distention and rattling breath sounds. Radiographs of the chest and abdomen reveal bilateral atelectasis and gastric distension. Which of the following can best explain the above findings?

A 2-week-old neonate is brought to the office due to poor feeding and persistent vomiting. He had an episode of jerky movements of his limbs this morning. He was delivered at term with no complications and weighed 2.7kg (6 Ib) at birth. He appears lethargic, irritable and jaundiced. On examination, he weighs 2.2kg (5 Ib). His liver and spleen are enlarged. Bilateral cataracts are evident. Which of the following is most consistent with these findings?

A 9-year-old boy is brought to the office by his parents due to headaches, vomiting and visual disturbances. One week ago, he began to experience headaches that were most prominent in the morning. He also became lethargic, and had a decreased appetite and decline in school performance. The pertinent physical findings include an unbalanced gait, trunk dystaxia, horizontal nystagmus, and papilledema. If this child had a medulloblastoma, which structure would most likely be affected?

A 7 -year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her mother due to a persistent postnasal drip and repeated episodes of a runny nose. In the winter, she experiences several episodes of upper respiratory tract infections, which last for two to three weeks at a time. She snores, and is unable to smell her favorite food. Her immunizations are up-to-date. On examination, she is mildly underweight for her age. She has a runny nose, and her nasal drainage is colorless and stringy. Nasal inspection reveals bilateral nasal polyps, and auscultation of the chest reveals coarse rales. What is the one condition that you would like to rule out in this child?

A previously heathy 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department (ED) due to stridor of sudden onset. Last night, he suddenly developed a high fever followed by breathing difficulty. His temperature is 40C (1 04F), pulse is 130/min, and respirations are 40/min. In the ED, the child is toxic-appearing, sitting up, leaning forward and drooling. His lungs are clear, and oxygen saturation is 85% in room air. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 2-week-old neonate is brought to the office due to poor feeding and persistent vomiting. He had an episode of jerky movements of his limbs this morning. He was delivered at term with no complications and weighed 2.7kg (6 Ib) at birth. He appears lethargic, irritable and jaundiced. On examination, he weighs 2.2kg (5 Ib). His liver and spleen are enlarged. Bilateral cataracts are evident. Which of the following is most consistent with these findings?

A 2-year-old boy is brought by his mother to the emergency department because of a high-grade fever which "does not go away" with acetaminophen. For the last four days, the child has been very irritable and is crying a lot. He is also pulling his ear and not eating well. He has been generally well, other than the occasional sore throat this season. His temperature is 38.8° C (102.2° F}, blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, pulse is 119/min, and respirations are 24/min. He appears well nourished, but is irritable. Physical examination reveals enlarged cervical lymph nodes and splenomegaly. The tympanic membranes are inflamed. CBC shows: WBC 81,100mm3 Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dL Hematocrit 25% Platelets 16,000 mm3 Blast forms 80% Prolymphocytes 10% Lymphocytes 10% The blast cells have condensed nuclear chromatin, small nucleoli and scant agranular cytoplasm. Subsequent histochemical staining reveals strongly positive periodic acid Schiff (PAS) reaction. No Auer rods were seen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

An 8-month-old infant arrives to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of diarrhea and poor fluid intake. Your quick examination reveals a lethargic child; his heart rate is 180 beats per minute, his respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute, and his blood pressure is low for age. He has poor skin turgor, 5-second capillary refill, and cool extremities. Which of the following fluids is most appropriate management for his condition?

During the examination of a 2-month-old infant, you note that the infant’s umbilical cord is still firmly attached. This finding prompts you to suspect which of the following?

You are seeing an established patient, a 4-year-old girl brought in by her mother for vaginal itching and irritation. She is toilet trained and has not complained of frequency or urgency, nor has she noted any blood in her urine. Her mother noted she has been afebrile and has not complained of abdominal pain. Mom denies the risk of inappropriate contact; the girl also denies anyone “touching her there.” Your physical examination of the perineum is significant for the lack of foul odor or discharge. You do note some erythema of the vulvar area but no evidence of trauma. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

A 16-year-old girl presents with a history of primary amenorrhea. On examination, short stature and a short neck with a low posterior hairline are noted. Chromosomal analysis most likely would reveal which of the following?

A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with sudden onset of unresponsiveness, miosis, bradycardia, and muscle fasciculations. These findings are most suggestive of poisoning with which of the following?

A 2-year-old girl presents with fever of 39.3 C and irritability. She has had an upper respiratory tract infection for 4 days. On examination, the right ear is bulging and has poor movement on insufflation. Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for these findings?

An infant is delivered vaginally to a 30-year-old G1P1 woman whose pregnancy was uneventful. Examination of the newborn reveals mild atrophy of the left calf. His left calcaneum and talus are in equinus and varus positions, his midfoot is in varus position, and his forefoot is in adduction. Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the ankle are limited. The neurologic examination is normal. What is the next best step in the management of this patient?

A 14-year-old boy is brought to your office by his mother because of a two-week history of generalized edema, fatigue, and abdominal pain. His past medical history is insignificant, and the boy is not taking any medications. His BP is 110/70 mmHg and heart rate is 80/min. Urinalysis reveals proteinuria 4+, but urine sediment findings are within normal limits. Which of the following light microscopy finding would you expect in this patient's kidney biopsy?

A young infant is noted to have developed constipation over the past week, and then facial diplegia and difficulty sucking and swallowing. The child has been colicky, and the maternal grandmother has been treating the child with a mixture of weak tea, rice water, and honey. Which of the following disorders is the most likely culprit in this child?

At birth, an infant is noted to have an abnormal neurologic examination. Over the next few weeks he develops severe progressive central nervous system (CNS) degeneration, an enlarged liver and spleen, macroglossia, coarse facial features, and a cherry-red spot in the eye. Which of the following laboratory findings most likely explains this child’s problem?

A 3-year-old boy from a refugee camp is brought to the clinic for examination. His medical history is unknown. On examination, there is marked photophobia. He appears malnourished, and his weight is <5th percentile for age after hydration. His bones and ribs are prominent, and little subcutaneous fat is identified. His abdomen is concave with decreased bowel sounds. There is marked scaling and fissuring at the corners of his mouth, as well as inflammation and cracking of his lips. His tongue is atrophic. The tongue and oropharyngeal mucous membranes are dark red. Conjunctival pallor is present. There are pinkish-red, erythematous, scaly patches on his eyebrows, cheeks, and nose. This dermatitis is also present on the scrotal skin and extends onto the medial aspect of both thighs. Otherwise, his skin is very pale, and his fingernails and toenails are brittle. What is the most appropriate intervention for this patient?

14-year-old boy comes to the office because he has been feeling a mass under his right nipple for the last three weeks. The physical examination reveals clinical findings suggestive of right gynecomastia with very mild tenderness. The left breast and the rest of the physical exam is unremarkable. His testis is 2 cm in length and has 3 ml volume. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

The parents of a 2-year-old bring her to the emergency center after she had a seizure. Although the parents report she was in a good state of health, the vital signs in the emergency center reveal a temperature of 39C (102.2F). She is now running around the room. Which part of the story would suggest the best outcome in this condition?

About 12 days after a mild upper respiratory infection, a 12-year-old boy complains of weakness in his lower extremities. Over several days, the weakness progresses to include his trunk. On physical examination, he has the weakness described and no lower extremity deep tendon reflexes, muscle atrophy, or pain. Spinal fluid studies are notable for elevated protein only. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

A premature neonate develops respiratory distress syndrome several hours after birth. The infant is placed on a respirator and given other appropriate care. However, when the infant reaches a corrected gestational age of 36 weeks, he does not tolerate weaning from the ventilator. A chest x-ray film demonstrates alternating areas of hyperaeration and pulmonary scarring, resulting in parenchymal streaks and hyperexpanded areas. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Approximately 19 days after having had a severe sore throat, a 10-year-old girl is taken to a pediatrician because she is complaining that her arms and legs hurt. The mother reports that before the extremity pain began, the child had a rash with irregular boundaries that lasted about a day. Physical examination demonstrates mild fever, as well as swelling and erythema around several large joints. Laboratory studies show an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and ECG demonstrates a prolonged PR interval. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these findings?

A neonate has Down syndrome. Maternal hydrammos had been noted prenatally. After the first feeding, the infant has projectile vomiting with bile-stained vomitus. An x-ray film demonstrates a "double-bubble sign" in the abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 1 0-year-old boy is brought to the office by his parents because he is developing dark facial hair, deepening of the voice and a rapid height increase. He also complains of persistent headaches which are resistant to over-the-counter analgesics for the past 2 weeks. He denies nausea, vomiting or visual disturbances. His medical history is unremarkable. Physical examination reveals coarse pubic and axillary hair. Other pertinent findings include lid retraction, paralysis of upward and downward gaze, and poor pupillary reaction to light. His deep tendon reflexes are normal, Babinski sign is negative, and there are no focal neurologic signs. What tumor is most likely responsible for this child's symptoms?

A mother brings her daughter into the clinic for a routine health-care visit. On examination, you note that she walks alone, knows two words, throws objects, and comes when called. What is the most likely age of this infant?

A 16-year-old Caucasian male presents to the office with pain and limited motion of the right knee. His right knee, as well as his right ankle, has swelled several times before. He has a history of easy bruising since childhood, and an episode of excessive bleeding after a tooth extraction. His uncle had similar problems. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's joint pain?

A 17-year-old girl comes to the clinic with several weeks of joint pain and rash. The joint pain is most prominent in the hands. She states that the pain is most severe in the morning and tends to improve over the day. She has noted some swelling of her fingers. She has also had a rash on her face that becomes more prominent when she is outdoors. She states that sunlight tends to bother her eyes. On further questioning, she states that she has not felt well for several months. She has had intermittent fever, has been more tired than usual, and has lost weight although she has not been restricting her diet. On physical examination, she looks tired. She has lost 5 lbs since her last visit 1 year ago. She has an erythematous rash on her cheeks. She has several shallow ulcers in her mouth. She has fusiform swelling of her fingers and pain with movement of her fingers. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A full-term newborn develops cyanosis a few hours after birth. Oxygen administration does not improve color or oxygen saturations. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

As part of your anticipatory guidance to new parents of a healthy new- born, you suggest putting the child in which of the following positions for sleep?