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Question 1 of 5

The investigations to be done as part of initial evaluation of a newly identified 12-year-old girl with obesity are the following EXCEPT

A. plasma fasting glucose level

B. triglyceride level

C. lipoprotein level

D. liver function tests

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: liver function tests

Question 2 of 5

The success rate for establishing good bile flow after the Kasai operation is much higher if performed before

A. 4 wk of life

B. 6 wk of life

C. 8 wk of life

D. 10 wk of life

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 4 wk of life

Question 3 of 5

Regarding nutritional requirement during childhood, all the following are true EXCEPT

A. nutrition and growth during 3-6 years of life predict adult stature and some health outcomes

B. major risk period for growth stunting is between 4 and 24 months of age

C. estimated average requirement (EAR) is the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirements for 50% of the population

D. recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is an estimate of the daily average nutrient intake to meet the nutritional needs of >97% of the individuals

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is an estimate of the daily average nutrient intake to meet the nutritional needs of >97% of the individuals

Question 4 of 5

Ileus is the failure of intestinal peristalsis caused by loss of coordinated gut motility without evidence of mechanical obstruction. In children, ileus accompanies the following metabolic abnormalities EXCEPT

A. uremia

B. hypokalemia

C. hypocalcemia

D. hypermagnesemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hypermagnesemia

Question 5 of 5

Which common complication after liver transplantation can later lead to lymphoma?

A. Epstein-Barr infection

B. Cytomegalovirus infection

C. Hepatitis C infection

D. Chronic rejection

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Epstein-Barr infection

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