Pediatrics Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 10:08 Page 18 of 69 Attempt #2569 Overall: 0 / 344 questions answered Question 86 / 344 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A 3-year-old has perianal itching at night. What is the usual treatment? A. IV ceftriaxone for all B. Topical steroid alone C. No household advice D. Insulin E. Mebendazole for child and household hygiene measures Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Pediatrics] Enterobiasis causes nocturnal perianal itch; mebendazole/albendazole plus hygiene and household management reduces reinfection. Reference: CDC Pinworm Clinical Overview. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 87 / 344 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A 7-year-old has nephrotic-range proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia, and normal complement. What is the most common cause? A. Minimal change disease B. Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis C. IgA nephropathy always D. Renal stone E. Wilms tumor Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Pediatrics] Minimal change disease is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Reference: KDIGO Glomerular Diseases Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 88 / 344 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A 15-month-old is behind immunizations. What is the principle of catch-up vaccination? A. Restart all vaccines from birth B. Do not restart series; continue using minimum intervals and age-appropriate vaccines C. Give no vaccines after 12 months D. Avoid all inactivated vaccines E. Use antibiotics instead Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Pediatrics] Interrupted vaccine series should not be restarted; catch-up schedules use age-appropriate minimum intervals. Reference: CDC/WHO Catch-up Immunization Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 89 / 344 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A 3-year-old has perianal itching at night. What is the usual treatment? A. IV ceftriaxone for all B. Mebendazole for child and household hygiene measures C. Topical steroid alone D. No household advice E. Insulin Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Pediatrics] Enterobiasis causes nocturnal perianal itch; mebendazole/albendazole plus hygiene and household management reduces reinfection. Reference: CDC Pinworm Clinical Overview. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 90 / 344 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A 5-year-old has polyuria, weight loss, vomiting, glucose 26 mmol/L, ketones, and acidosis. What is the diagnosis? A. Diabetic ketoacidosis B. Nephrotic syndrome C. Asthma D. Celiac disease E. Appendicitis only Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Pediatrics] Hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis in a child diagnose DKA. Reference: ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 18 of 69 Next → »