Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases

11. 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

12. The following statements are true about meningitis:

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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