FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2017

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
PAEDIATRICS
PAPER II
PED/J/17/31/II
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part and Part each part
containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
• Answer sheet(s) of Part and Part are not to be tagged together.
• Part and Part should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer
sheet(s).
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
PART A
1. Differential diagnosis of respiratory distress in a 6 hour old
newborn infant.
Pathophysiology and recent advances in the management
of Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

2. Treatment modalities for retinopathy of prematurity.
Human milk banking: Criteria for donors, collection
storage.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip: Diagnosis.

3. Complications of pediatric obesity.
Management of severe acute malnutrition.
5+5
4. Define and enumerate causes of Global Developmental
Delay.
Outline the investigative approach of Global
Developmental Delay.
5+5
5. Causes of recurrent hematuria.
Management of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome.
5+5
P.T.O.
FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2017

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
PAEDIATRICS
PAPER II
Please read carefully the important instructions mentioned on Page
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
PART B
6. Transfusion associated hepatitis Diagnosis
management.
Management of worm infestation in children.
6+4
7. Utility of immunophenotyping in the diagnosis of Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia in children.
Outline management of ALL in children.
5+5
8. Indications of growth hormone therapy in Pediatrics.
Breath Holding Spells
6+4
9. Adolescent vaccination.
Approach to common psychological problems of
adolescents.
5+5
10. Steps in management of status epilepticus in children.
Current status of newer antiepileptic drugs.
6+4