The first symptom in an infant of the gastrointestinal ...

[jwb375]

The first symptom in an infant of the gastrointestinal manifestation of cystic fibrosis is:
 
  1. Constipation.
   2. Meconium ileus.
   3. Rapid weight gain.
   4. Inability to breastfeed.

Question 2

Gallstones are occurring more often in children. Which of the following is not a treatment for children with gallstones?
 
  1. Surgery is always the treatment for gallstones.
   2. Infants do not need treatment.
   3. Crohn's patients may have an ERCP, only without surgery.
   4. Laser lithotripsy may be an effective option.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Newborns with cystic fibrosis fail to pass meconium in the first 48 hours.
2. Newborns with cystic fibrosis fail to pass meconium in the first 48 hours and develop meconium ileus. That may be followed by diarrhea and poor weight gain.
3. Rapid weight loss may occur due to diarrhea and poor weight gain.
4. Mothers of children with cystic fibrosis are encouraged to breastfeed because children with cystic fibrosis can breastfeed.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Surgery is not the only treatment for gallstones.
2. Infants usually resolve gallstones on their own.
3. Children with Crohn's disease need a functioning gallbladder, and an ERCP may help them retain the gallbladder while removing the stones.
4. Laser lithotripsy has been found to be an effective treatment and is being used in children as an alternative treatment.

[jwb375]

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