Pediatrics - Group 8 | Medical Hub

6. The following are considered in treatment of sickle cell anemia except:

A) Splenectomy at the age of 8 years B) Hydroxyurea C) Blood transfusion D) Folic acid

7. The following would make you suspect developmental delay:

A) A 3-month-old infant who does not fix gaze B) Not walking by 12 months C) Not sitting by 9 months D) No words by 16 months

8. The most common cause of meningitis in children (after neonatal period) is:

A) Haemophilus influenzae B) Neisseria meningitidis C) Streptococcus pneumoniae D) Group B Strep

9. A patient admitted with 3rd episode of DVT. All investigations required except:

A) Antibodies to factor VIII B) Protein C C) Protein S D) Antithrombin III

10. A 56 year old male with aortic stenosis. Associated finding?

A) Systolic ejection murmur B) Diastolic murmur C) Continuous murmur D) Pericardial rub