AKT-1041
A 5-year-old girl who is in good health is placed in foster care. There is no known medical history of any significant illnesses in her biological family.
What can be said about her situation?
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AKT-1042
Sophie attends a routine check-up with her 12-year-old daughter Lily, who has a history of well-controlled allergies but is otherwise healthy. Lily has received all her routine childhood vaccinations. She has recently received a reminder to have her flu vaccine.
What other vaccination should Lily receive at her age?
AKT-1043
A two-year-old girl is presented to the clinic by her mother due to complaints of abdominal pain for the past two weeks. She has also been experiencing a decreased appetite and difficulty with bowel movements. During the physical examination, a lump is palpable on the right side of her abdomen, although her abdomen is soft and non-tender.
What would be the most suitable course of action for managing this patient?
AKT-1044
You are evaluating a 5-year-old girl with constipation during a routine check-up. During the abdominal examination, you observe a small lump in her right lower abdomen. The child doesn’t seem to be in any discomfort when you touch it.
The mother informs you that a previous doctor had also noticed this lump but had assured her that it was probably due to constipation and nothing to worry about.
The child is healthy otherwise, and the mother has no specific concerns.
What is the most suitable next step in managing this situation?
AKT-1045
A 35-year-old woman comes to your clinic with her 10-year-old daughter. She discloses that she has familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), with her most recent LDL cholesterol reading at 15. She is worried about the impact of this on her daughter and wants to know if there is a way to test her for the condition. The child’s father doesn’t have the illness.
What is the best course of action?
AKT-1046
A 28-year-old woman brings in her 4-year-old son. She explains that she and her husband have a history of familial hypercholesterolaemia and are worried about their son’s health. She asks if he can be screened for the condition.
What would be the best course of action in this situation?
AKT-1047
Samantha is a 10-year-old girl who is scheduled to receive the HPV vaccine at her doctor’s office. She is very anxious about getting shots and asks the nurse how many injections she will have to get.
What is the correct response to Samantha’s question?
AKT-1048
A 10-year-old girl is brought to the hospital after falling off her bike and fracturing her leg. She is experiencing a lot of pain and requests pain medication.
Which of the following analgesics is not recommended for use in pediatric patients?
AKT-1049
Anna is a 35-year-old woman who has been unsuccessful in conceiving a child after three rounds of IVF. She is now contemplating adoption and fostering as alternatives. Anna adores children and desires to have a big family.
What is the highest number of children that Anna can foster simultaneously?
AKT-1022
A 6-year-old girl presents to the clinic with complaints of dysuria. Upon examination, her temperature is 37.2ºC, her abdomen appears normal, and a urine dipstick test reveals the presence of leukocytes and nitrites. The patient has no significant medical history. Besides urine microscopy, what is the most suitable course of action for management?