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| 1. |
All are true regarding Pseudotumour cerebri except - |
| A. | Ventricular system of normal size or small |
| B. | Ct scan shows punctate hypodense areas |
| C. | No focal neurogical deficit |
| D. | Intracranial pressure is raised |
| Answer» C. No focal neurogical deficit | |
| 2. |
What to give first in a severely malnourished child ? |
| A. | RESOMAL |
| B. | Dextrose |
| C. | 10% albumin |
| D. | Vitamin A |
| Answer» C. 10% albumin | |
| 3. |
Most common organism associated with cystic fibrosis- |
| A. | Pleisomonas |
| B. | Aeromonas |
| C. | Pseudomonas aeruginosa(non mucid) |
| D. | Burkholderia cepacia |
| Answer» D. Burkholderia cepacia | |
| 4. |
All of the following are features of prematurity in a neonate, except: |
| A. | Abundant lanugo |
| B. | No creases on sole |
| C. | Empty scrotum |
| D. | Thick ear cartilage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
A child brought with drowsiness,decreased deep tendon reflexes and seizures.On examination the child has a line on gums.There is history of constipation.Which will be most appropriate drug that should be used in this child? |
| A. | EDTA |
| B. | DMSA |
| C. | BAL |
| D. | Pencillamine |
| Answer» B. DMSA | |
| 6. |
Obstruction in pulmonary stenosis may occur at the following sites: |
| A. | Supravalvular |
| B. | Valvular |
| C. | Subvalvular |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
A 5 year old boy comes with overnight petechial spots 2 weeks back he had history of abdominal pain and no hepatosplenomegaly.Diagnosis is - |
| A. | Aplastic anemia |
| B. | Acute lymphatic leukemia |
| C. | Acute viral infection |
| D. | Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The commonest cause vomiting in a one month old infant is - |
| A. | Pyloric stenosis |
| B. | Cardiac chalasia |
| C. | Aerophagy |
| D. | Gastro-esophageal reflux |
| Answer» D. Gastro-esophageal reflux | |
| 9. |
Congenital rubella causes all except - |
| A. | Deafness |
| B. | Cataract |
| C. | Cardiac defects |
| D. | Hydrocephalus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
All of the following therapies may be required in a 1-hour-old infant with severe birth asphyxia except: |
| A. | Dexamethasone. |
| B. | Glucose. |
| C. | Normal saline. |
| D. | Calcium gluconate. |
| Answer» B. Glucose. | |
| 11. |
Breast milk is superior to cow's milk because |
| A. | It contains 70% whey protein |
| B. | Saturated fat content is high |
| C. | Sodium concentration is high |
| D. | Casein content is 60% |
| Answer» B. Saturated fat content is high | |
| 12. |
A blue new born presents with cyanosis.The X-ray chest reveal oligaemic lung field and normal sized heart.Most likely diagnosis is? |
| A. | Ebstein's anomaly |
| B. | Pulmonary atresia |
| C. | Transposition of great arteries |
| D. | Tetralogy of fallot |
| Answer» C. Transposition of great arteries | |
| 13. |
The metabolic derrangement in congenital pyloric stenosis is |
| A. | Hypochloremic alkalosis |
| B. | Hyperchloremic alkalosis |
| C. | Hyperchloremic acidosis |
| D. | Hypochloremic acidosis |
| Answer» B. Hyperchloremic alkalosis | |
| 14. |
A 10-month-old boy,weighing 3 kg has polyuria,polydipsia and delayed motor milestones.Investigations show blood levels of creatinine 0.5 mg/dl,potassium 3 mEq/L,sodium 125 mEq/L,chloride 88 mEq/L,calcium 8.8 mg/dl,pH 7.46 and bicarbonate 26 mEq/L.Ultrasonography shows medullary nephrocalcinosis.The most likely diagnosis is: |
| A. | Renal tubular acidosis |
| B. | Diabetes insipidus |
| C. | Bartter syndrome |
| D. | Pseudohypoaldosteronism |
| Answer» D. Pseudohypoaldosteronism | |
| 15. |
Brachycephaly is due to fusion of - |
| A. | Parietal suture |
| B. | Sagittal suture |
| C. | Lambdoid suture |
| D. | Coronal suture |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
In rubella infection the most common complication is: |
| A. | Encephalitis |
| B. | Orchitis |
| C. | Polyarthritis |
| D. | Thrombocytopenia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
A 3 month old infant presents with bilateral medullary nephrocalcinosis. All of the following can cause medullary nephrocalcinosis except |
| A. | Prolonged use of furosemide |
| B. | ARPKD |
| C. | Hyperoxaluria |
| D. | Bartter's syndrome |
| Answer» C. Hyperoxaluria | |
| 18. |
A child with fever and sore throat developed acute cervical lymphadenopathy most likely investigation to be done is- |
| A. | Open biopsy of node |
| B. | Radical neck dissection |
| C. | Neck X-ray |
| D. | Complete hemogram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Peak growth velocity in adolescent girls is seen just after |
| A. | Appearance of pubic and axillary hair |
| B. | Breast enlargement |
| C. | Onset of menstruation |
| D. | Enlargement of external genitalia |
| Answer» B. Breast enlargement | |
| 20. |
Parenteral Nutrition to supply fatty acids in being considered for a neonate.when comparing a 10% Intralipidsolution to a 20% solution,the 10% solution has all of the following,Except: |
| A. | Less energy/caloric content |
| B. | Higher phospholipid/triglyceride ratio |
| C. | Higher serum phospholipid concentrations |
| D. | Lower serum triglyceride concentrations |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
An alert 6 months old child is brought with vomiting and diarrhea. RR-45/min, HR-130/min,SBP-85mm of Hg.Capillary refilling time is 4 sec.Diagnosis is- |
| A. | Late compensated hypovolemic shock |
| B. | Late decompensated shock due to SVT |
| C. | Early compensated hypovolemic shock |
| D. | Early decompensated hypovolemic shock |
| Answer» D. Early decompensated hypovolemic shock | |
| 22. |
Flexor spasms followed by extension 'salaam seizures' occurring in bursts with an onset between 4-6 months age indicate which seizure - |
| A. | West syndrome |
| B. | Typical Absence |
| C. | Lennox-Gastaut syndrome |
| D. | Juvenile |
| Answer» B. Typical Absence | |
| 23. |
Ribnotching of 4-9th ribs with double bulging is seen in: |
| A. | Aortic dessection |
| B. | Aortic aneurysm |
| C. | Diaphragmatic hernia |
| D. | Co-arctation of aorta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Cardiomyopathy is not a feature of: |
| A. | Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy |
| B. | Friedriech's ataxia |
| C. | Pompe disease |
| D. | Lowe's syndrome |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
A 6 yr old child with acute onset of fever of 104 degree F developed fibrile seizures and was treated.To avoid future recurrence of seizure attacks what should be given |
| A. | Paracetamol 400 mg + phenobarbitone daily |
| B. | Oral Diazepan 6 hourly |
| C. | Paracetamol 400 mg 6 hourly |
| D. | I.V.Diazepam infusion over 12 hours |
| Answer» C. Paracetamol 400 mg 6 hourly | |
| 26. |
A previously healthy 8 year old boy presented to the emergency department with high grade fever,arthralgia,pruiritic erythematous rash and lymphadenopathy.He had completed 8 days out of a 10 day course of cefaclor for an upper respiratory tract infection.Which of the following possibilities should be initially suspected: |
| A. | Henoch Schonlein purpura |
| B. | Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction |
| C. | Kawasaki disease |
| D. | Anaphylaxis |
| Answer» C. Kawasaki disease | |
| 27. |
The mode pf inheritance of duchenne muscular dystrophy is - |
| A. | Autosomal dominant |
| B. | Autosomal recessive |
| C. | X linked recessive |
| D. | X linked dominant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
All are complications of photo-therapy except - |
| A. | Passing loose green stools |
| B. | Hyper calcemia |
| C. | Hyper thermia |
| D. | Bronze discolouration of skin |
| Answer» C. Hyper thermia | |
| 29. |
A child had repeated vomiting and developed metabolic alkalosis.The treatment given is- |
| A. | Ringer lactate |
| B. | I.V. normal saline and potassium |
| C. | ORS |
| D. | I.V Normal saline |
| Answer» C. ORS | |
| 30. |
In a child,non-functioning kidney is best diagnosed by: |
| A. | IVU. |
| B. | Ultrasonography. |
| C. | Creatinine clearance. |
| D. | DTPA renogram. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which of the following is not a feature of juvenile idiopathic arthritis- |
| A. | Uveitis |
| B. | Raynaud's phenomenon |
| C. | Rheumatoid nodules |
| D. | Spikes of high fever |
| Answer» C. Rheumatoid nodules | |
| 32. |
A child presented to the casualty with seizures. On examination an oval hypo-pigmented macules were noted on the trunk, along with sub-normal IQ. Probable diagnosis of the child is: |
| A. | Sturge Weber |
| B. | Neurofibromatosis |
| C. | Incontinentia Pigmenti |
| D. | Tuberous sclerosis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Spot the correct statement: |
| A. | Perinatal period extends from the 28th weeks of gestation till birth |
| B. | Neonatal period is the first 7 days of life |
| C. | Neonatal period extends from birth to the 28th day of life |
| D. | Postneonatal period is the period from birth till the 1st year of life |
| Answer» D. Postneonatal period is the period from birth till the 1st year of life | |
| 34. |
All of the following statement about cogenital rubella are true except - |
| A. | Most common anomalies are hearing and heart defects |
| B. | Increase risk of congenital malformatrion if infection occurs after 16 weeks |
| C. | IgG persists for more than 6 months |
| D. | IgM antibody is present at birth |
| Answer» C. IgG persists for more than 6 months | |
| 35. |
A 7 and 1/2 year old girl with non productive cough, mild stidor for 3 months duration, patient is improving but suddenly developed wheeze, productive cough, mild fever and on X-ray hyperlucency and PFT shows obstructive curve.The most probable diagnosis is - |
| A. | Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis |
| B. | Follicular bronchitis |
| C. | Bronchiolitis obliterans |
| D. | Hemosiderosis |
| Answer» D. Hemosiderosis | |
| 36. |
The following signs would warrant further evaluation of developmental status in a healthy 12 weeks old infant: |
| A. | Dose not raise head up to 90 degree |
| B. | Dose not transfer a bright red ring from one hand to the other,even when the ring is directly placed in the hand of child |
| C. | Dose not vocalize |
| D. | Dose not babble |
| Answer» D. Dose not babble | |
| 37. |
Jitteriness can be distinguished from seizures by all of the following except: |
| A. | Sensitivity to stimulus |
| B. | Frequency of movement |
| C. | Abnormality of Gaze |
| D. | Autonomic disturbance |
| Answer» C. Abnormality of Gaze | |
| 38. |
Right sided aortic arch is most strongly/commonly associated with: |
| A. | Corrected TGA |
| B. | Truncus arteriosus |
| C. | Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) |
| D. | Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)with pulmonary atresia |
| Answer» C. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) | |
| 39. |
A child presents with abdominal colic and hematuria.On ultrasonography a stone 2.5 cm in diameter is seen in the renal pelvis.The next step in management of this case is- |
| A. | Pyelolithotomy |
| B. | Nephroureterostomy |
| C. | Conservative |
| D. | ESWL |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
All of the following are true about Childhood Polycystic Kidney Disease,Except. |
| A. | Renal cysts are present at birth |
| B. | Congenital Hepatic fibrosis may be seen |
| C. | Autosomal Dominant |
| D. | Pulmonary Hypoplasia may be seen |
| Answer» D. Pulmonary Hypoplasia may be seen | |
| 41. |
Erythema infectiosum is seen in - |
| A. | Rubella |
| B. | Fifth disease |
| C. | Scarlet fever |
| D. | Diptheria |
| Answer» C. Scarlet fever | |
| 42. |
Which among following is the most appropriate investigate for a leaking meningomyelocele - |
| A. | Blood culture |
| B. | Wound culture |
| C. | Urine culture |
| D. | Rectal swab |
| Answer» C. Urine culture | |
| 43. |
Differential cyanosis is a feature of - |
| A. | Patent ductus arteriosus (FDA) |
| B. | PDA with coarctation of aorta |
| C. | Tetralogy of Fallot |
| D. | VSD with pulmonic stenosis |
| Answer» C. Tetralogy of Fallot | |
| 44. |
All of the following are good prognostic factors for childhood.All except: |
| A. | Hyperdiploidy |
| B. | Female sex |
| C. | Pre B cell ALL |
| D. | t (12:21) translocation |
| Answer» D. t (12:21) translocation | |
| 45. |
All of the following are true regarding Tetralogy Of Fallot except - |
| A. | Ejection systolic murmur in second space |
| B. | Single second heart sound |
| C. | Predominantly left to right shunt |
| D. | Normal juglar venous pressure |
| Answer» D. Normal juglar venous pressure | |
| 46. |
A low birth baby presents with abdominal distension,bloody stool,most likely diagnosis is |
| A. | Intusussception |
| B. | Necrotising enterocolitis |
| C. | Volvulus |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Volvulus | |
| 47. |
Hydrocephalus is associated with all except: |
| A. | Increased head size |
| B. | Bulging tense fontanelle |
| C. | Diplopia |
| D. | Papilledema |
| Answer» D. Papilledema | |
| 48. |
In a child with respiratory distress,failure to thrive.His sweat chloride leveles were estimated 35 meq/L and 41 meq/L.what is the next best test to do cystic fibrosis for diagnosis- |
| A. | DNA analysis (delta)F 508 mutation |
| B. | Nasal transmembrane potential difference |
| C. | 72 hour fecal fat estimation |
| D. | CT chest |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Liver biopsy shows fatty change in - |
| A. | Marasmus |
| B. | Marasmic Kwashiorker |
| C. | Nutritional Dwarfism |
| D. | Kwashiorker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Developmental milestone attained at 9 months of age is - |
| A. | Known full name and gender |
| B. | Monosyllables |
| C. | Stands with support |
| D. | Builds tower of 2 blocks |
| Answer» D. Builds tower of 2 blocks | |