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11. How does the past history of a neonate differ from that of an older child or adult? A. History about the prenatal period is obtained. B. The circumstances of the delivery such as Apgar scores, use of forceps, and birth weight are discussed. C. Growth and development in terms of milestones compared to other children is discussed. D. All of these are unique to the past history information of a young child. 12. Which of the following are important parts of a newborn or infant exam but are NOT looked for on the exam of an older child or adult? A. Examination of the eyes for strabismus and congenital cataract B. Palpation of the fontanels for abnormal bulging C. Evaluation of normal infantile reflexes such as grasping, Moro, and rooting D. All of these. 13. Which of the following types of acute pharyngitis, or sore throat, would be treated with antibiotics? A. Pharyngeal infection with coxsackie virus B. Streptococcal pharyngitis C. Candida infection D. All of these. 14. Which of the following is NOT correct about the types of hearing loss? A. Conductive hearing loss is caused by problems in the middle or outer ear ranging from earwax impaction to otosclerosis. B. Sensory hearing loss is a disease of the cochlea that can be caused by prescription drugs. C. Word deafness is a condition where people hear sounds but the sounds mean nothing to them. D. Neural hearing loss occurs when lesions grow on the eighth cranial nerve. 15. Tests for diagnosis of allergic rhinitis include all, EXCEPT which of these? A. Smear of nasal secretions for the presence of eosinophilic white blood cells B. Skin testing for allergens C. Culture and sensitivity of nasopharyngeal mucus D. Radioallergosorbent testing 16. Which of the following is the MOST effective treatment regimen for coryza? A. Antibiotics and antihistamines B. Antiviral medications C. Nasal decongestant sprays D. Oral decongestants, aspirin, rest, and fluids 17. Which of the following is a reason that tonsillectomies are NO longer routinely performed on children? A. Tonsils are made of lymphoid tissue that aids the body in fighting infection. B. Streptococcus and other viruses that infect throats are no longer prevalent in our society thanks to immunization. C. Tonsils are tissue areas that breed bacterial and viral infections. D. Insurance companies are unlikely to pay for routine surgery without significant documentation. 18. Which of the following is an otorhinolaryngologic surgery to both improve breathing by eliminating airflow blockages while also improving the appearance of the outside of the nose? A. Septoplasty B. Septorhinoplasty C. Tarsorrhaphy D. Frenuloplasty 19. A test that uses a vibrating tuning fork to diagnose the source of hearing loss is called: A. Rinne and Weber test. B. automated otoacoustic emission. C. auditory brainstem response. D. All of these. 20. Which of these procedures consists of insertion of tubes in a patient’s eardrum to prevent chronic ear infections? A. Myringotomy tube placement B. Collar button ventilation C. Tympanostomy D. All of these. 21. Which of the following is a test for tuberculosis? A. PPD B. ASO titer C. RAST D. All of these. 22. Which of these is a general term for a blood test that measures serum antibody titers against infectious diseases? A. Serology B. Serum-specific IgE antibodies C. Rapid strep test D. Nasal smear 23. Which of these generic drugs does NOT belong with the others in this group? A. Cetirizine B. Clemastine C. Pseudoephedrine D. Loratadine 24. Which of the following CORRECTLY completes this sentence? Corticosteroids: A. reduce the effects of histamines by blocking its action. B. treat the symptoms of the common cold. C. are administered intranasally to treat oral ulcers. D. treat both allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. 25. Which of the following is an over-the-counter drug that can reduce the thickness of sputum, making it easier to cough up? A. Benzonatate B. Codeine C. Guaifenesin