2020 P1 Q108
Q1. The term neonate presents with tachypnea on day 1 after birth. The chest X-ray reveals hyperexpanded lung fields, prominent vascular markings, and prominent interlobar fissure. Which of the following is the most probable diagnosis?
- Congenital lobar emphysema
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Transient tachypnea of the newborn
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
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2020 P1 Q104
Q2. A mother with polyhydramnios gives birth to a term newborn infant who develops choking and cyanosis on feeding soon after birth. There is excessive drooling and frothing from the mouth. The most probable diagnosis is:
- Anorectal malformation
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Arnold Chiari malformation
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
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2020 P1 Q111
Q3. A 3-year old child develops severe respiratory distress after inhalation of fumes arising from burning plastic. The child is started on supportive ventilation. Which one of the following antidotes needs to be given?
- Hydroxy cobalamin
- Amylnitrate
- Sodium nitrite
- N-acetyl cysteine
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2023 P2 Q66
Q4. Which of the following can be a complication in the baby due to post-maturity of pregnancy?
(1) Meconium aspiration
(2) Hypoglycemia
(3) Intraventricular hemorrhage
(4) Polycythemia Options:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
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