Author Question: When a 4-year-old boy stands erect with his medial malleoli touching, the distance between his knees ... (Read 31 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When a 4-year-old boy stands erect with his medial malleoli touching, the distance between his knees is 2 inches. What is the child's most likely diagnosis and treatment?

A)
Genu varum, which can be treated by bracing
B)
Flatfoot, which will require orthopedic shoes
C)
Genu valgum necessitating a series of surgeries
D)
Femoral torsion, which will spontaneously resolve before puberty

Question 2

The father of an 18-month-old girl noticed a small vesicle on her face several days ago. The lesion ruptured and left a straw-colored crust that remained on the girl's face.

The eruption of new vesicles has prompted him to bring the child to the emergency department. Which of the following treatments for the child's skin problem is most likely?
A)
A topical antifungal ointment
B)
An oral corticosteroid
C)
An antiviral ointment
D)
A topical antibiotic

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Genu varum, or bowlegs, can be treated by bracing. The child's stance is not indicative of flatfoot, genu valgum, or femoral torsion.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D

Feedback:

The course and symptomatology of the child's skin disorder is characteristic of impetigo, which is bacterial in etiology and would likely be treated with a topical antibiotic such as mupirocin.