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A child is in the acute phase of a disease with findings of a strawberry tongue, irritability, and a non-blistering rash. What disease could the child be experiencing?

A.

Measles

B.

Cardiomyopathy

C.

Tetralogy of Fallot

D.

Kawasaki Disease

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Measles: Typically presents with Koplik spots, a maculopapular rash, and fever, not a strawberry tongue or non-blistering rash.

B. Cardiomyopathy: Refers to a disease of the heart muscle; it does not cause a strawberry tongue or rash.

C. Tetralogy of Fallot: A congenital heart defect that presents with cyanosis and heart-related symptoms, not a strawberry tongue or rash.

D. Kawasaki Disease: Characterized by a strawberry tongue, fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and irritability, especially during the acute phase.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Medium formed stool with an orange tint: Not typical in cystic fibrosis.

B. Liquid stool: While diarrhea can occur, it is not the hallmark of cystic fibrosis-related malabsorption.

C. Small, round pellet-shaped stool: More indicative of constipation, not cystic fibrosis.

D. Large, bulky, frothy, greasy, and foul-smelling stool (steatorrhea): Characteristic of malabsorption caused by pancreatic enzyme insufficiency in cystic fibrosis.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Severe cyanosis: More typical of cyanotic congenital heart defects, not coarctation of the aorta, which is an acyanotic defect.

B. Machine-like murmur: Characteristic of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), not coarctation of the aorta.

C. Decreased blood pressure in the legs: Classic finding in coarctation of the aorta due to narrowed aortic arch restricting blood flow to the lower body.

D. Pulmonary edema: Possible in severe cases but not a primary or expected manifestation.

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