Pediatrics - Group 11

16. Initial screening for hepatitis B should include:

A) HBsAg and anti-HBc B) Anti-HBs only C) HBeAg D) HBV DNA

17. Pseudomembranous colitis is usually caused by toxins of which organism?

A) Clostridium difficile B) E. coli C) S. aureus D) C. perfringens

18. Hyperkalemia is reduced by each EXCEPT:

A) Administration of calcium gluconate intravenously B) Insulin + glucose C) Albuterol D) Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

19. The use of severe calorie-restricted diets (800 kcal/day) has caused many deaths. Most common cause?

A) Sudden cardiac death secondary to dysrhythmia B) Myocardial infarction C) Stroke D) Liver failure

20. A healthy 2-month-old infant born at 32 weeks gestation. On examination, most likely finding?

A) Ability to fixate on a face and follow it briefly B) Head control C) Social smile D) Rolling over