Dyslipidemia in Children — MCQs

How much decrease in LDL cholesterol and how much increase in HDL cholesterol can occur with the use of bile acid resins as anti-dyslipidemic drugs?

Which gene defect causes familial hypercholesterolemia?

A patient has multiple tendon xanthomas. Serum cholesterol ( $398 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$ ) and LDL ( 220 $\mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$ ) were found to be elevated. What is the most likely defect?

What is the COMMONEST cause of death in diphtheritic child?

An 8-year-old child presents with hematuria 5 days after a throat infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 5 year old child presented with periorbital swelling and oliguria. Nephrotic syndrome is suspected. Which of the following is the commonest type of nephrotic syndrome in this child?

What is the risk of congenital heart disease in a first-degree relative?

Where is the innocent murmur best heard in children?

Which of the following is FALSE about Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)?

What is the most common congenital cardiac abnormality associated with maternal rubella infection during pregnancy?