A pediatrician is a medical doctor who sees to the needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. For many young people, a pediatrician is the primary care provider from birth, perhaps through the age of 18. The word pediatrician comes from the Greek word for child.
If You Pass This Quiz, You Are An Excellent Pediatrician
1 month
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
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1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease
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Epidermolysis bullosa
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Erythema multiforme
Drug eruption
Scarlet fever
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The inhaled steroids are 5% better than herbal treatment
A critical threshold for medical significance has been reached
Patients will not benefit from the herbal treatment 5% of the time
The odds are less than 1 in 20 that the differences observed were only a chance variation
It would be unethical to use herbal treatment
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Rheumatic fever
Kawasaki disease
Scarlet fever
Endocarditis
Tuberculosis
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Restrict the child from all strenuous activities
Give the child a no-salt-added diet
Ensure that the patient receives antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
Test all family members in the home
Avoid allowing the child to get upset
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Anaphylactoid purpura
Meningococcemia
Child abuse
Leukemia
Hemophilia B
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Scurvy
Congenital syphilis
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Battery
Age less than 5 years
Breast-feeding
Ingestion of alkali
Ingestion of iron
Concurrent administration of intravenous glucose
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Arrange for a plastic surgery consultation to be scheduled in 3 days
Admit the child to the hospital immediately for surgical debridement and antibiotic treatment
Prescribe penicillin over the telephone and have the mother apply warm soaks for 15 min qid
Suggest purchase of bacitracin ointment to apply to the lesion tid
See the patient in the emergency room to suture the laceration
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Contact dermatitis
Pityriasis rosea
Seborrheic dermatitis
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
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Phototherapy
High-dose topical steroid therapy
Systemic antifungal agents
Coal-tar shampoos
Observation and topical emollients
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Seizure disorder
Drug ingestion
Hyperactivity with attention deficit
Pervasive development disorder
Breath-holding spell
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Obtain an EEG and neurologic consultation prior to starting anticonvulsants
Begin anticonvulsants while awaiting the results of an EEG, a neurologic consultation, and a urine drug screen
Initiate a trial of methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Instruct the family to splash cold water on the child’s face and begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation should another episode occur
Reassure the family of the likely benign nature of the problem and offer counseling for appropriate behavior modification
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Herpes
Neonatal acne
Milia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Eczema
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Organophosphate
Chlorophenothane (DDT)
Sodium cyanide
Warfarin
Paraquat
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Coal-tar soap
Permethrin
Hydrocortisone cream
Emollients
Topical antifungal cream
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Gonococcal eye infection
Diaphragmatic hernia
Group B streptococcal pneumonia
Transient tachypnea of the newborn
Chlamydial pneumonia
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Osgood-Schlatter disease
Popliteal cyst
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Gonococcal arthritis
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Patch the eye with the greater refractive error
Patch the eye that deviates
Defer patching or ophthalmologic exam until the child is older and better able to cooperate
Reassure the mother that he will outgrow it
Refer immediately to ophthalmology, as central vision may fail to develop if the diagnosis and treatment are delayed
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He should set his water heater to 71°C (160°F) to ensure the sterility of dishes and clothes, thereby decreasing the risk of infections
His 2-month-old should not be given solid food at this time
Pillows in the crib should be soft to provide a comfortable sleeping environment
Infants should be placed on their stomachs to sleep, as this decreases the risk of choking if they spit up
An infant should never be left unattended in the bathtub until she learns to sit on her own, and then only for brief periods of time
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2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
1 year
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Superficial candidiasis
Psoriasis
Eczema
Contact dermatitis
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Coal-tar soaps and shampoo
Topical antifungal cream
Ultraviolet light therapy
Moisturizers and topical steroids
Topical antibiotics
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Treatment of all household contacts with 1% lindane (Kwell)
Use of 1:1 vinegar-water rinse for hair for nit removal
Washing of all clothing and bedding in very hot water
Replacement of all commonly used brushes
Advice to the mother that treatment will again be necessary in 7 to 10 days
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Increase caloric intake because this is probably a case of underfeeding
Order HIV PCR testing because this is likely the presentation of congenitally acquired HIV
Draw blood cultures because this could be sepsis
Perform a sweat chloride test because this is probably cystic fibrosis
Send stool for fecal fat because this is probably a malabsorption syndrome
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Subdural hematoma
Brain tumor
Tuberculous meningitis
Food allergy
Lead poisoning
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A maternal history of use of phenytoin during pregnancy
A family history of hearing impairment
Craniofacial abnormalities
Birth weight less than 1500 g
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
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D5 1⁄4 normal saline
D5 1⁄2 normal saline
Normal saline
Whole blood
D10W
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2.5 min
60 min
4 h
8 h
24 h
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Refer to pediatric gynecology for removal under anesthesia of a suspected foreign body in the vagina
Reassure the mother, and counsel her to stop giving the girl bubble baths, have the girl wear only cotton underwear, and improve hygiene
Refer to social services for suspected physical or sexual abuse
Swab for gonorrhea and plate on chocolate agar
Treat with an antifungal cream for suspected yeast infection
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Examination of joint fluid
X-ray of the knee
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Complete blood count (CBC) and differential
Blood culture
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Tetanus toxoid
Adult tetanus and diphtheria toxoid (Td)
DPT booster
Tetanus toxoid and tetanus immune globulin
No immunization
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis
Tetanus booster immunization and tetanus toxoid in the wound
Copious irrigation
Primary rabies vaccination for the child
Destruction of the dog and examination of brain tissue for rabies
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Barbiturates
Tricyclic antidepressants
Diazepam
Organophosphates
Arsenic
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Careful physical examination of each infant and child
Erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels (EP, FEP, or ZPP)
CBC and blood smear
Blood lead level
Environmental history
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Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Alcoholic liver disease
Dubin-Johnson syndrome
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hydrops of the gallbladder
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Supine position
Prone position
Seated position
Trendelenburg position
A hammock
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Trisomy 21
Trisomy 18
Trisomy 13
Fragile X syndrome
William syndrome
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Whether the child has had congestion without fever for the past 3 days
Whether the child is developmentally normal, as are his siblings
Whether the mother has been diluting the infant’s formula to make it last longer
The number of pets at home
Whether the mother works as a secretary in an energy trading firm
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Sebaceous nevi
Salmon patch
Neonatal acne
Pustular melanosis
Erythema toxicum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Milia
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Night terrors
Nightmares
Learned behavior
Obstructive sleep apnea
Somniloquy
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