Pediatrics mcqs

  1. In meconium aspiration syndrome all of the following are true except
    A.there is always respiratory distress
    B.steroids are not useful
    C.ECMO may be useful

Ans. A

  1. What is the percentage of steroid responders in a case of Minimal Change disease
    A.65%
    B.75%
    C.85%
    D.95%

Ans. D

  1. At what age a child is able to state correctly his name and sex
    A.24months
    B.36months
    C.30months
    D.42months
    Ans. A?

  2. Which of the following reflexes is present at birth
    A.knee jerk
    B.ankle jerk
    C.biceps jerk
    D.triceps jerk

Ans.

  1. Swollen cherry red lip with strawberry tongue is a feature of
    A.Kawasaki disease
    B.Scarlet fever

Ans. A

  1. Which of the following will not lead to decrease in cell mediated immunity
    A.protein energy malnutrition
    B.zinc deficiency
    C.selenium deficiency
    D.iron deficiency

Ans. C

  1. In Phenylketonuria all are true except
    A.EEG abnormality in 50% of cases
    B.convulsion in 25% of cases
    C.Blood is drawn for testing immediately after birth
    D.profuse vomiting

Ans. C

  1. A 15 month old child is able to do all the following except
    A.crawl upstairs
    B.make a tower of 5 cubes
    C.name familiar objects
    D.point to familiar things

Ans. B