A preterm newborn is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which of the following drugs is most likely used to close the PDA, and what is its mechanism?
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22%
Ibuprofen – increases prostaglandin synthesis
7%
Alprostadil – maintains ductus patency
69%
Indomethacin – inhibits prostaglandin synthesis ↓ PGE
3%
Acetaminophen – blocks nitric oxide
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A child with confirmed Neisseria meningitidis meningitis is started on IV antibiotics. When should isolation precautions be discontinued?
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15%
Immediately after first antibiotic dose
7%
After 12 hours of antibiotics
43%
After 24 hours of effective antibiotics
35%
After CSF sterilization
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A 72-year-old woman falls and sustains a hip fracture. X-ray shows a fracture at the femoral neck. Which artery is most at risk of injury leading to avascular necrosis?
Anonymous Quiz
38%
Medial femoral circumflex artery
6%
Inferior gluteal artery
11%
Obturator artery
27%
Lateral circumflex femoral artery
18%
Deep femoral artery
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A 3-year-old boy presents with a painless swelling of the scrotum that increases during crying and decreases when lying down. Transillumination is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Testicular tumor
8%
Epididymitis
58%
Communicating hydrocele
9%
Testicular torsion
20%
Varicocele
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A caregiver consistently fails to provide food, shelter, and supervision. This is best described as:
Anonymous Quiz
19%
Physical abuse
6%
Emotional abuse
68%
Neglect
8%
Exploitation
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A child with untreated asthma and missed clinic visits is an example of:
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Educational neglect
3%
Emotional neglect
80%
Medical neglect
5%
Physical neglect
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