Medical GI Conditions in Children
- Previous year questions on Medical GI Conditions in Children for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Paediatrics section of the exam.
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- 35 live questions in Medical GI Conditions in Children.
- Paediatrics is worth about 10 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A baby presents with diarrhea and perianal diaper area redness. Diagnosis is
- ALactose intolerance✓ Correct answer
- BShigella diarrhea
- CSalmonella
- DFungal
Q2.What is the dose of zinc in diarrhea in a one year old child?
- A10 mg/day for 2 weeks
- B10mg/day for 4 weeks
- C10mg/day for 6 weeks
- D20 mg/day for 2 weeks✓ Correct answer
Q3.Most common age group affected with Infantile Colic is between
- A0-3 months✓ Correct answer
- B4-6 months
- C7-9 months
- D10-12 months
Q4.In acute diarrhea following is used to decrease duration and severity -
- Azn✓ Correct answer
- Bmg
- Cfe
- Dca
Q5.Regarding new ORS formula, which of the following is true
- ANa con is 75 Mm/L
- BGlucose con is 75Mm/L
- CTotal osmolarity is 245 Osm/L
- DAll the above✓ Correct answer
Q6.Recurrent abdominal pain in children in most often due to –
- ARoundworms
- BEmotional/behavioural problems✓ Correct answer
- CAmoebiasis
- DGiardiasis
Q7.A 5 years old child brought to the hospital with history of loose stools but no history of fever or blood in stools. Mother says he is irritable and drinks water hastily when given. On examination eyes are sunken and in skin pinch test, the skin retracted within two seconds but not immediately. What is the treatment for this child?
- AAdminister the first dose of IV antibiotic and immediately refer to hither center
- BGive oral fluids and ask the mother to continue the same and visit again next day
- CConsider severe dehydration, start IV fluids, IV antibiotics and refer to higher center
- DGive Zinc supplementation and oral rehydration solution only and ask mother to come back if some danger signs develop✓ Correct answer
Q8.A 5-year old boy passed 18 loose stools in last 24 hours and vomited twice in last 4 hours. He is irritable but drinking fluids. The optional therapy for this child is:
- AIntravenous fluids
- BOral rehydration therapy✓ Correct answer
- CIntravenous fluid initially for 4 hours followed by oral fluids
- DPlain water ad libitum
Q9.A 6–month–old infant presents to the 'diarrhoea clinic' unit with some dehydration. The most likely organism causing diarrhea is –
- AEntamoeba histolytica
- BRotavirus✓ Correct answer
- CGiardia lamblia
- DShigella
Q10.One of the intestinal enzymes that is generally deficient in children following an attack of severe infectious enteritis is
- ALactase✓ Correct answer
- BTrypsin
- CLipase
- DAmylase
Answer key
Q1: A. Lactose intolerance; Q2: D. 20 mg/day for 2 weeks; Q3: A. 0-3 months; Q4: A. zn; Q5: D. All the above; Q6: B. Emotional/behavioural problems; Q7: D. Give Zinc supplementation and oral rehydration solution only and ask mother to come back if some danger signs develop; Q8: B. Oral rehydration therapy; Q9: B. Rotavirus; Q10: A. Lactase.
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- Neonatology Basics and Routine Newborn Care
- Disorders of the Newborn
- Neonatal Conditions Requiring Special Care
- Apgar Scoring and Neonatal Resuscitation
- Milestones of Development
- Patterns of Growth and Development
- Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies
- Water-Soluble Vitamin and Trace Element Deficiencies
- Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Inheritance Disorders
- Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism
- Urea Cycle, Complex Molecule and Carbohydrate Metabolic Disorders
- Poliomyelitis and HIV/AIDS
- Bacterial and Parasitic Infections in Children
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Other Viral Illnesses
- Surgical GI Conditions in Children
- Paediatric Liver Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders of the Newborn
- Respiratory Disorders in Childhood
- Fetal Circulation
- Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- Nephrology in Children
- Urology in Children
- Disorders of the Paediatric Nervous System
- Thyroid Disorders in Children
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Allied Adrenal Disorders
- Pituitary Gland Disorders
- Pubertal Disorders
- Paediatric Haemato-oncology
- Childhood Solid Tumours
- Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children
- Rheumatological Disorders in Children
- Paediatric Haematology: Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
- Paediatric Anaemias