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bingousmle - 09-30-10 19:18
A 10-month-old infant has poor weight gain, a persistent cough, and
a history of several bouts of pneumonitis. The mother describes the child as
having very large, foul-smelling stools for months. Which of the following
diagnostic maneuvers is likely to result in the correct diagnosis of this child?
a. CT of the chest
b. Serum immunoglobulins
c. TB skin test
d. Inspiratory and expiratory chest x-ray
e. Sweat chloride test
bingousmle - 09-30-10 19:18
A 10-month-old infant has poor weight gain, a persistent cough, and
a history of several bouts of pneumonitis. The mother describes the child as
having very large, foul-smelling stools for months. Which of the following
diagnostic maneuvers is likely to result in the correct diagnosis of this child?
a. CT of the chest
b. Serum immunoglobulins
c. TB skin test
d. Inspiratory and expiratory chest x-ray
e. Sweat chloride test
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: infant babbu5508 - 10-11-10 09:55 My answer is: e.
the child likely has cystic fibrosis shown by several bouts of pneumonitis,very large, foul-smelling stools for months
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Re: infant sudha2015 - 03-27-11 07:34 poor weight gain, a persistent cough, and
a history of several bouts of pneumonitis. The mother describes the child as
having very large, foul-smelling stools for
e
#13
Re: infant babbu5508 - 03-31-11 23:50 CF is caused by a mutation in the gene for the protein cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This gene is required to regulate the components of sweat, digestive juices, and mucus.
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