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Question 1 of 5

Palatopharyngeal incompetence is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A. hypernasal speech
B. presence of a submucosal cleft
C. difficulty in pronouncing p, b, d, t, h, v
D. improvement after adenoidectomy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: improvement after adenoidectomy

Question 2 of 5

All the following can cause folate deficiency EXCEPT

A. celiac disease
B. sickle cell anemia
C. inflammatory bowel disease
D. methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency

Question 3 of 5

To prevent obesity, families need to be counseled on age-appropriate and healthy eating patterns which include all the following EXCEPT

A. promotion of breastfeeding
B. smaller bowls should be used
C. children should never eat directly from a bag or box
D. food as a reward should be encouraged

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: food as a reward should be encouraged

Question 4 of 5

Osteoporosis that occurs in childhood is related to all the following EXCEPT

A. protein-calorie malnutrition
B. vitamin C deficiency
C. zinc deficiency
D. steroid therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: vitamin C deficiency

Question 5 of 5

A 5-year-old has a history of chronic recurrent abdominal pain and emesis. A diagnosis of cyclic vomiting was made at 3 years of age. Therapy with antimigraine medications was unsuccessful. During each episode, the serum ammonia, pH, glucose, and bicarbonate were normal. He now manifests bile-stained emesis, a tender distended abdomen, and bright-red blood per rectum. The most likely diagnosis is

A. stress ulcers
B. intussusception
C. malrotation
D. superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: superior mesenteric artery syndrome

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