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1. In acute heart failure in children:

A) Presents with refusal of feeds in neonates as well as increased heart rate B) Always presents with edema C) Rarely causes tachypnea D) Responds well to beta-blockers

2. A child aged 4 years has had fever, malaise, vomiting and right-sided abdominal pain for 48 hours. The following are likely diagnoses except:

A) Right sided abdominal tumour B) Appendicitis C) Mesenteric adenitis D) Urinary tract infection

3. A 5 year old child is rushed to casualty reportedly electrocuted while playing in a park. The child is apneic and is ventilated with bag and mask. Which of the following will be the next step in the management?

A) Check pulses B) Start chest compressions C) Administer epinephrine D) Intubate immediately

4. The most common cause of hypertension in children is:

A) Renal disease B) Essential hypertension C) Cardiac disease D) Endocrine disorders

5. Regarding typical febrile convulsions:

A) It occurs between the age of 5 months to 5 years B) Occurs after age 6 C) Lasts more than 15 minutes D) Requires long-term anticonvulsants