Pediatrics Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 14:20 Page 23 of 69 Attempt #2819 Overall: 0 / 344 questions answered Question 111 / 344 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 5-year-old has polyuria, weight loss, vomiting, glucose 26 mmol/L, ketones, and acidosis. What is the diagnosis? A. Nephrotic syndrome B. Asthma C. Celiac disease D. Appendicitis only E. Diabetic ketoacidosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E 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 Question 112 / 344 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 3-year-old has perianal itching at night. What is the usual treatment? A. Mebendazole for child and household hygiene measures B. IV ceftriaxone for all C. Topical steroid alone D. No household advice E. Insulin Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A 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 113 / 344 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 7-year-old has nephrotic-range proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia, and normal complement. What is the most common cause? A. Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis B. Minimal change disease C. IgA nephropathy always D. Renal stone E. Wilms tumor Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B 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 114 / 344 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 15-month-old is behind immunizations. What is the principle of catch-up vaccination? A. Restart all vaccines from birth B. Give no vaccines after 12 months C. Do not restart series; continue using minimum intervals and age-appropriate vaccines D. Avoid all inactivated vaccines E. Use antibiotics instead Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C 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 115 / 344 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 4-year-old has wheeze, chest indrawing, and oxygen saturation 89%. What is the priority? A. Oral antihistamine only B. Discharge immediately C. Long-acting beta agonist alone D. Oxygen and inhaled short-acting bronchodilator, with urgent assessment E. No treatment until spirometry Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Pediatrics] Hypoxic acute wheeze/asthma exacerbation needs oxygen, inhaled SABA, systemic steroid when indicated, and urgent reassessment. Reference: GINA Strategy Report; BTS/SIGN Asthma 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 23 of 69 Next → »