Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies
- Previous year questions on Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Paediatrics section of the exam.
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- 20 live questions in Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies.
- 1 of 20 questions carries a verified exam year: 2018.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Vitamin a dose in children of 1-6 years of age is
- A50000 IU
- B1 Lakh IU
- C2 Lakh IU✓ Correct answer
- D4 Lakh IU
Q2.Plasma retinol value which is considered as marginal in children is
- A0.25 to 0.35 µmol/L
- B0.35 to 0.7 µmol/L
- C0.7 to 1.05 µmol/L✓ Correct answer
- D1.05 to 1.45 µmol/L
Q3.The first sign of Vitamin A deficiency is
- AConjunctival xerosis✓ Correct answer
- BCorneal ulcer
- CKeratomalacia
- DBitot's spot
Q4.Dose of vitamin A for a 18 month old baby, with keratomalacia, weighing 10 kg is?
- A50,000 IU
- B1,00,000 IU
- C2,00,000 IU✓ Correct answer
- D5,00,000 IU
Q5.All of the following statements are true regarding Vitamin A deficiency except –
- AGrowth retardation is common
- BFrequent infections can occur
- CHydrocephalus is infrequent
- DAnterior segment of the eye is initially involved✓ Correct answer
Q6.Vitamin A deficiency is characterized by –
- ABitot spot
- BXerophthalmia
- CNight blindness
- DAll of these✓ Correct answer
Q7.Phrynoderma is due to ...deficiency-
- AVitamin D
- BNiacin
- CVitamin A
- DEssential fatty acid✓ Correct answer
Q8.Craniotabes in children is seen with the following vitamin deficiency:
- AVitamin D✓ Correct answer
- BVitamin A
- CVitamin E
- DVitamin C
Q9.Vitamin A deficiency is characterized by all, EXCEPT:
- ABitot's spot
- BXerophthalmia
- CNight blindness
- DTranta's spot✓ Correct answer
Q10.Earliest sign of rickets is __________
- ACraniotabes✓ Correct answer
- BHarrisons groove
- CRachitic rosary
- DPigeon breast
Answer key
Q1: C. 2 Lakh IU; Q2: C. 0.7 to 1.05 µmol/L; Q3: A. Conjunctival xerosis; Q4: C. 2,00,000 IU; Q5: D. Anterior segment of the eye is initially involved; Q6: D. All of these; Q7: D. Essential fatty acid; Q8: A. Vitamin D; Q9: D. Tranta's spot; Q10: A. Craniotabes.
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