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Common Childhood Diseases and Their Management MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1A child with diarrhoea is being given ORS. Which additional measure is commonly recommended to reduce the duration and recurrence of childhood diarrhoea?
ORS is the immediate life-saving treatment for dehydration risk, while zinc is an important adjunct in childhood diarrhoea. Zinc supports intestinal recovery and reduces the chance that diarrhoea will continue longer or recur soon after the episode.
Q2Under India's routine immunization approach for infants, which vaccine choice is most directly linked to protection against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus in early childhood?
Diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus are prevented through vaccines containing the DPT components. In India's immunization schedule these components are delivered through pentavalent doses in infancy and DPT boosters later, while BCG and MR target different diseases.
Q3In a child under five with cough or difficult breathing, which sign most directly supports a clinical diagnosis of pneumonia in community screening?
WHO guidance for children under five emphasizes fast breathing or lower chest wall indrawing in a child with cough or difficult breathing. These signs reflect lower respiratory involvement and help separate pneumonia from an uncomplicated upper respiratory infection.
Q4A child has sore throat, fever and a thick grey coating over the tonsils and throat, with difficulty swallowing. Which disease should be suspected first?
Diphtheria can produce a thick grey coating over the nose, tonsils or throat within a few days of infection. This membrane can obstruct breathing or swallowing, and the toxin can cause severe disease, making early recognition important.
Q5A newborn has repeated muscle spasms, excessive crying and inability to suck after delivery in unhygienic conditions. Which disease is the most likely concern?
Neonatal tetanus is a serious vaccine-preventable condition associated with low maternal immunization and unclean birth or cord practices. Inability to suck followed by spasms is a key danger pattern and requires emergency care.
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6Which combination is most suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis and should prompt referral for evaluation?
7In a child with vomiting, which finding should be treated as a general danger sign requiring urgent referral rather than routine home care?
8A child has high fever, runny nose, red eyes and then a widespread rash a few days later. Which infection best fits this pattern?
9A newborn has red eyes, swollen eyelids and discharge of pus from both eyes. Which condition is most directly suggested by this presentation?
10Which symptom pattern best distinguishes pertussis from an ordinary short-duration cold in a young child?
11During a home visit, which umbilical cord finding in a newborn most strongly suggests local infection requiring medical assessment?
12A mother reports that her two-year-old has passed loose stools several times since morning. The child is alert, thirsty and able to drink. What is the most appropriate first advice at home while arranging assessment if danger signs appear?