Pediatrics - Respiratory

31. A 13 year old presents with increased serum bilirubin and vague complaints. Labs show increase in unconjugated bilirubin with normal LFTs and negative hepatitis screens. No evidence of liver abnormality or hemolysis. The most likely diagnosis is?

A) Gilbert syndrome B) Crigler-Najjar syndrome C) Hemolytic anemia D) Hepatitis

32. Progressive spinal muscular atrophy of infancy presents with all of the following except:

A) Loss of spinothalamic tract function B) Muscle weakness C) Hypotonia D) Fasciculations

33. Which one of the following investigations is most helpful in the assessment of a child presenting with an acute asthma attack, who responds poorly to treatment?

A) Arterial blood gases B) Chest X-ray C) Peak flow D) CBC

34. Central cyanosis in the newborn infant is most commonly caused by:

A) Lung disease B) Congenital heart disease C) CNS disorders D) Sepsis

35. What is the most common cause of pneumonia in children under 5 years?

A) Streptococcus pneumoniae B) RSV C) Mycoplasma D) H. influenzae