Theory question paper: Dec 2015
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PAEDIATRICS
2.
(a) Clinical signs and symptoms of refeeding syndrome. 7+3
(b) How will you manage such a case?
3.
(a) Mention the anatomical and functional factors responsible for obstructive sleep apnoea in children. 5+2+3
(b) Mention the anatomical and functional factors responsible for obstructive sleep apnoea in children. 5+2+3
4. Characteristic hematological features, laboratory findings and treatment of congenital hypoplastic anaemia. (Dlamond Blackfan anaemia). 3+3+4
5. Pathophysiology clinical manifestations and management of carbon monoxide poisoning. 3+3+4
6.
(a) What is bias in medical research? 2+(4+4)
(b) Common types of bias and the methods to minimize bias in
analytical studies.
(a) Define child abuse and child neglect. (2+2)+6
(b) Outline the steps involved in management of a suspected child of sexual abuse.
8.
(a) Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 5
(b) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in paediatric
population. 5
9.
(a) What is relative risk (RR) and discuss its implications? 1+3
(b) What is the usefulness of confidence interval? 3
(c) Implications of sensitivity and specificity. 3
10. Safe injection practices at level III care with respect to
burden/deficiencies, risks, technique, handling and disposal. 2x5
3. Pathophysiology and managernent of:
a) Refractory shock. 5
b) Intraventricular hemorrhage. 5
a) Serologic course of acute hepatitis B.
b) Treatment strategies for acute and chronic hepatitis B. 4+(3+3)
6.
a) Anaemia of Prematurity.
b) Treatment options for a 3 month old preterm who has Hb of 6 gm% 5+5
a) Neuraprotective strategies in CNS injuries in neonates. 5
b) Camplications of unconjugated hyperbihrubinemia in a neonate. 5
(a) Algorithmic approach to a neonate with suspected I.E.M. 5
(b) Silverman Anderson Scoring system. 5
9. Tabulate the mechanism of action, dosage, indications and side effects of the following. 2*5
a) Zonisamde b) Rufinamide c) Stiripental d) levetiracetam e) Lacosamide
1. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and management of salicylate poisoning. 3+3+4
a) Classification of Spinal Muscular Atrophies (SMA). 5+5
b) Major distinguishing features amongst various forms of SMA.
3.
(a) Free Radicals. 5
(b) Febrile neutropaenia - Definition & management. 1+4
4.
(a) What is Developmentally Supportive Care?
(b) Components of Developmentally Supportive Care in neonates.
5. Algorithmic approach to a suspected case of Kawasaki disease. 3+7 Enumerate its complications and outline the management. 5+(2+3)
6. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and management of
Gluten sensitive enteropathy. 3+4+3
8. What is the pathogenesis of graft Vs host disease? What are its clinical manifestations? What measures can be taken to prevent it in case of stem-cell transplantation? 4+3+3
9. Outline management of:
a) Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome. 5
b) Child with pulmonary involvernent with cystic fibrosis. 5
10.
a) Congenital varicella. 4
b) Complications of Pertussis. 3
c) Roseola Infantum. 3