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1

Fluid of choice for shock in a child with severe acute malnutrition + hypoglycemia

ANormal saline

BRinger lactate

C10% dextrose

DRinger lactate + 5% dextrose

2

What is the most definitive indication for surgery in necrotizing enterocolitis?

APneumatosis intestinalis- Stage IIA of NEC

BPneumoperitoneum- Stage IIIB of NEC

CPeritonitis- Stage IIIA of NEC

DPortal Vein gas- Stage IIB of NEC

3

What is the most frequent complication of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

AHyperglycemia

BRebound hyperglycemia

CHypoglycemia

DHypertriglyceridemia

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