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26. A 7-year-old with status asthmaticus, 3 admissions in past year, using beta-agonist twice weekly. Prophylactic therapy at home?

A) Inhaled Corticosteroids B) Oral steroids C) Theophylline D) Leukotriene modifiers

27. Distinction between ammoniacal and seborrhoeic dermatitis in infants can be made on the basis of:

A) Co-existence with cradle cap B) Location of rash C) Age of onset D) Itching

28. Gastro-oesophageal reflux is best diagnosed by:

A) Oesophageal pH monitoring B) Barium swallow C) Endoscopy D) Empiric treatment

29. A 7-year-old with frequent short staring spells, lasting seconds, unresponsive. Diagnostic procedure?

A) Electroencephalogram B) MRI brain C) CT brain D) Lumbar puncture

30. Atrial septal defect without pulmonary hypertension typically causes:

A) Loud P2 second heart sound B) Fixed split S2 C) Murmur D) Thrill