Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases

6. The following statements are true about meningitis:

A) Dexamethasone if given early in the course of the illness will reduce sensory neural deafness B) Dexamethasone is contraindicated in meningitis C) Dexamethasone increases mortality D) Dexamethasone is given after antibiotics

7. In childhood, hypokalaemic alkalosis is a recognised finding:

A) in chronic renal failure B) in congenital pyloric stenosis C) in diabetic ketoacidosis D) in Addison's disease

8. The following statements are true about meningitis:

A) Dexamethasone if given early in the course of the illness will reduce sensory neural deafness B) Dexamethasone is contraindicated in meningitis C) Dexamethasone increases mortality D) Dexamethasone is given after antibiotics

9. In childhood, hypokalaemic alkalosis is a recognised finding:

A) in chronic renal failure B) in congenital pyloric stenosis C) in diabetic ketoacidosis D) in Addison's disease

10. The following statements are true about meningitis:

A) Dexamethasone if given early in the course of the illness will reduce sensory neural deafness B) Dexamethasone is contraindicated in meningitis C) Dexamethasone increases mortality D) Dexamethasone is given after antibiotics