Pediatrics - Group 11

1. A 1-year-old with rapid pulse, low BP, cool extremities, oliguria, dry oral mucosa should be considered:

A) 10% dehydrated B) 5% dehydrated C) 15% dehydrated D) 20% dehydrated

2. An elevated level of hemoglobin A2 in a patient with mild microcytic anemia suggests:

A) Beta-thalassemia trait B) Iron deficiency C) Alpha-thalassemia D) Sickle cell trait

3. Hemolytic anemia is characterized by all EXCEPT:

A) Increased haptoglobin B) Elevated LDH C) Reticulocytosis D) Indirect hyperbilirubinemia

4. A 30 year-old with asthma, daily wheezing, night waking, usual salbutamol bid-qid. Next step?

A) Add beclomethasone two puffs qid B) Increase salbutamol C) Oral steroids D) Theophylline

5. The following is true of malabsorption EXCEPT:

A) High serum phosphate B) Low calcium C) Low iron D) Low vitamin D