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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

Transmission of viruses by breast feeding include all EXCEPT; A. CMV B.Rubella C.Hepatitis D. Rota virus. E. HIV

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.

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

Solid food in weaning regime should be as follows, EXCEPT: A. Potatoes, rice, bread should be introduced initially B. Egg and starchy food usually introduced during second 6m of life. C. Vegetables are good source of iron can be added at 7 months of age D. Fruits have mild laxative E. Cereals contain iron, so it is excellent for infants

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

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.