Medical Students question Bank

Paediatric

Regarding the drugs that are absolutely contraindicated during breast feeding include all except: A. Anticancer B. Lithium C. Retinoids. D. Antithyroid E. Chloramphicol

Regarding colic, all statement are correct except: A. resolve spontaneously B. Last 3 hours or more a day and that occur 3 days or more per week for at least 3 weeks. C. Etiology is well known D. It usually occurs in infants younger than 3 mo of age. E.usually begins suddenly

Criteria of over feeding include all except: A. vomiting. B. under weight C. regurgitation. D. Large bulky stool. E. polyuria.

Regarding COLOSTRUM, all are true except: A. More acidic than milk B. Bright lemon in color C. The amount of colostrum is 15-50ml/day D. It is the first milk produced immediately after delivery E. At 3rd to 10th days of the infants life

Most infants can start breast feeding after birth at: A. One to four hours. B. 6 hours. C. 72 hours. D. 24 hours. E. 12 hours.

About the principles of weaning, all are true except: A. should not be started at convalescent period of any disease. B. Begin at 4 months of age. C. Should be gradual D. do not start at summer. E. should not started if child is under weight

The number of feedings required daily shortly after birth is: A. 5-6 times B. 8-12 times C. 6-7 time D. 4-5 times E. 2 times

The current recommendation for breast feeding is that: A. Exclusive breast feeding should be continued till 6 months of age followed by supplementation with additional foods B. Formula feeding from 3rd month of life till one year of age C. Exclusive breast feeding should be continued till 4 months of age followed by supplementation with additional foods D. The baby should be allowed to breast feed till one year of age E. Colostrum is the most suitable food for a newborn baby but it is best avoided in first two days

Factors influence milk production and secretion include all except: A. Mechanical factor B. Anatomical factor. C. Psychological factor. D. Endocrine factor. E. Drugs: like calcium orally taken by mother.