List of top Pediatrics Questions on Growth and Development

A 7-month-old infant has just started complementary feeding using the katori method. What is the recommended quantity and frequency of feeding during the first day?
A 7 – year old boy presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, oliguria, and periorbital puffiness following chemotherapy. Investigations reveal hyperuricemia, raised creatinine levels, and hyperkalemia. What is the next best step in the management of this condition ?

A 10-month-old infant was brought with complaints of jerking movement of limbs towards the body. On examination, there is a regression of developmental milestones. Electroencephalogram shows hypsarrhythmia. Which of the following is the drug of choice in this condition? 

An 8-year old child has difficulty walking and getting up from a squatting position. A muscle biopsy was done and is as shown in the image. Which of the following is true about this condition?
Death occurs in 3rd decade
A child presented with a history of loose stools with an increase in frequency of 4 days. On examination, he is drowsy, unable to feed, and skin on pinching goes back very slowly. According to the integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI), this child will be classified as having
Which of the following children are considered at risk babies ?
1. Baby with a birth weight of 2.5 kg
2. Baby on artificial feeds
3. Baby of working mother / single parent
4. Baby with weight <85% of expected weight
5. Birth order of 3 or more
A male child presented with arthralgia and abdominal pain. On examination, there was palpable purpura over the lower limbs. There is a past history of upper respiratory tract infection prior to the onset of presenting symptoms. Which of the following is the treatment for this condition?
A 10-year old child presents with diarrhea and weight loss. On examination, the height and weight are lesser than expected. Laboratory investigations were positive for class II HLA-DQ2. Which of the following will you advise the child ?
Bidextrous grip is seen at what age?
Upper segment to lower segment ratio in a 3 year old child is:
In a child height for age < -2 SD likely cause is
X-ray of a 5 year old child is shown in the image below. Bone mineral density is normal. Identify the condition.
X-ray of a 5 year old child is shown in the image below. Bone mineral density is normal. Identify the condition.
A term baby on breastfeeding with bilirubin 14 mg/dL which of the following is true?
A child is having Battered baby syndrome how will you identify
According to IMNCI, a baby of 6 month age, criteria for fast breathing is more than ______ /min.
All of the following are examples of Dietary fibre except :
Where to look for pre-ductal O2 saturation in PDA in a 3 minute born infant?
Which of the fontanelle is the last to close?