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The following congenital abnormalities are deformations:

A. Coarctation of the aorta.
B. Haemangioma.
C. Talipes.
D. Cleft lip.
E. Imperforate anus.

A.True False DK
B.True False DK
C.True False DK
D.True False DK
E.True False DK

Regarding anorexia nervosa:

A. Is never fatal.
B. Occurs exclusively in females.
C. Amenorrhoea can be a feature.
D. Growth hormone is typically elevated.
E. Distorted body image is common.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE):

A. Is more common in females.
B. Psychosis is a recognized manifestation.
C. There is usually an associated thrombocytosis.
D. Is more common in Caucasians than Africans.
E. Autoantibodies against double-stranded DNA are frequently found.

In children with eczema:

A. Topical steroids are the first-line treatment.
B. IgE is raised in most cases.
C. Parental atopy is a positive risk factor.
D. In infants the extensor surfaces are mostly affected.
E. Herpes simplex can cause serious infection.

Concerning congenital pseudohypoparathyroidism:

A. Inheritance is autosomal dominant.
B. Short 4th metacarpals are characteristic.
C. Parathyroid hormone levels are usually increased.
D. Calcium levels are decreased.
E. Urine analysis is helpful in confirming the diagnosis.

The following are inherited in an X-linked manner:

A. Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
B. Haemophilia A.
C. Cystic fibrosis.
D. Sickle cell disease.
E. Hunter syndrome.

Concerning chickenpox:

A. The incubation period is 7 days.
B. Aspirin is a useful anti-pyretic.
C. Transmission is usually by contact or airborne.
D. Encephalitis is a recognized complication.
E. There is no effective vaccine.

Regarding Kawasaki's disease:

A. Conjunctivitis is a recognized feature.
B. It is caused by a spirochaete organism.
C. It is a cause of coronary artery aneurysms.
D. Fever is not a typical feature.
E. Is associated with profound thrombocytopaenia.

The following cause a microcytic anaemia:

A. Ulcerative colitis.
B. Pernicious anaemia.
C. Methotrexate therapy.
D. Folate deficiency.
E. ß-Thalassaemia.

A normal two year old child would be expected to:

A. Drink from a cup.
B. Build a tower of 5 blocks.
C. Copy a circle.
D. Kick a ball.
E. Hop on one foot.