Pediatrics Recalls By Subject – Behavioral

A 14-year-old girl has lost 10 kg over the last months. Examination reveals a very thin girl, heart rate of 55/min (normal values 60-80). Laboratory results include low serum potassium, and elevated liver function tests and cholesterol.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 10-year-old boy has been clearing his throat and making sniffing voices at school. His neurological examination is normal.

Which of the following is the boy’s most likely diagnosis?

A 30-month-old health toddler, with divorced parents is sent for evaluation due to mastication with
evidence of stomach content at 1-2 hours after a meal, for the last 2 months. There are no additional
complains, and there weren’t any similar complaints in the past
Which of the following is the most recommended treatment?

A 6-year-old, who has begun first grade, complains of abdominal pain over a few months, and his mother reports abdominal distension after meals. History reveals stool staining of the underwear, and liquid stools. Examination reveals an ampulla full of feces.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 16-year-old outstanding student had been exercising obsessively and recently has lost a lot of weight. She wishes to lose weight and vomits after meals.

Which of the following will most likely be found in her blood tests?

A 17-year-old male, usually healthy, was transported to the emergency room by ambulance after experiencing a loss of consciousness. Upon examination in the ER, he appeared confused, lethargic, and disoriented to his surroundings. Blood test showed alcohol level of 240 mg/dl (high). Urine toxic screen is negative.

What is the probable cause of death in this case?

A 14-year-old girl with anorexia has been fed gradually with increasing amounts of food and calories in order to avoid refeeding syndrome.

Which of the following blood tests should be performed daily for follow up?

A 16-year-old girl with anorexia nervosa and acute weight loss has been admitted with an 1600 calorie per day dietary plan.

Which of the following complications can the girl develop during the initial stages of the dietary plan?

A 10-year-old’s parents complain he daydreams and they have to repeat every order several times.

They report he is unorganized, forgets to do his homework, and has difficulties in school. His physical examination is normal.

Awake and sleep EEG are normal.

Which of the following is the next diagnostic test?

A 14-year-old girl with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the pediatric ward. A nasogastric tube is placed and feeding is initiated. 24-hours later she is pale, weak, tachycardic, and dyspneic. Physical examination is normal besides being extremely thin.

Which of the following may explain her condition?

A 16-year-old female was hospitalized due to weight loss in the last few months, no emesis no diarrhea. On examination – BMI 16 kg/m2, pulse – 55 per minute, rest of exam is normal. During her stay, she began to receive nutrition. A day after beginning the nutrition, the girl was disorientated and asthenic, with a normal glucose level and evidence of lactic acid. How can this situation be avoided?

A 4-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her parents, who report excessive thumb sucking, particularly before bedtime and during rest. The child is otherwise healthy, with no additional behavioral concerns. Normal physical examination.

What is the most suitable treatment recommendation at this stage?

Male, 5 years of age, diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, was referred for examination because of eating “soap and sand” for six months. Which of the following treatments would most likely help the child?

A 15-year-old girl is hospitalized due to bradycardia. Measured BMI – 15. Evidence of amenorrhea in anamnesis. Lab tests: low levels of LF/FSH, hypoglycemia and mild neutropenia. ECG shows prolonged QT interval. Echocardiography shows small amount of pericardial fluid. Which disease is the most likely?