A large, protruding tongue on an infant can be a sign of:
hypothyroidism.
hypoparathyroidism.
hyperparathyroidism.
hyperthyroidism.
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale:
A. Congenital hypothyroidism often presents with features such as a large, protruding tongue, poor feeding, lethargy, and hypotonia.
B. Hypoparathyroidism typically presents with hypocalcemia-related symptoms like tetany, seizures, or muscle cramps, not a large tongue.
C. Hyperparathyroidism is rare in infants and more likely to present with symptoms related to high calcium levels such as vomiting, constipation, or lethargy.
D. Hyperthyroidism usually causes increased metabolism, irritability, weight loss, and tachycardia — not a protruding tongue.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Applying ice helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain immediately after a sprain.
B. Warm packs can increase swelling if applied too early after injury.
C. Passive range of motion is contraindicated acutely as it may worsen the injury and increase pain.
D. The extremity should be elevated above the level of the heart to reduce swelling, not lowered.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Candidiasis is a fungal infection typically found in warm, moist areas such as the mouth (thrush) or diaper area, not commonly the feet.
B. Tinea corporis, or ringworm of the body, presents as circular lesions with clear centers and raised borders, typically on the trunk or limbs—not the feet.
C. Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a common fungal infection of the feet, especially in adolescents. Itching, sweating, and foul odor are hallmark signs due to fungal overgrowth in moist areas.
D. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes small, flesh-colored bumps with central umbilication, but it is not associated with itching, sweating, or odor.
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