Download DNB 2015 Dec PAEDIATRICS II A Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

DECEMBER 2015

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PAEDIATRICS

PAPER — Il

PED/D/15/31/1l

Time : 3 hours

Max. Marks : 100

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’, each part containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ 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 ‘A’ attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part ‘B’ or vice versa shall not be evaluated.
• Answer sheet(s) of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ are not to be tagged together.

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• Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ 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.

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• 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.

PART A

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Write short notes on:

1. What is Anion gap? Discuss the acid-base disturbance in metabolic acidosis. Enumerate the causes of increased anion gap and normal anion gap metabolic acidosis. 1+5+(2+2)
2. Utility of newer Neuro-imaging modalities in paediatric age group and their cost-effective benefits. 5+5
3. Pathophysiology and management of:
   1. Refractory shock. 5
   2. Intraventricular hemorrhage. 5

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4. What is ‘Developmental delay'? Describe different tools used for screening and for diagnosis of developmental delay. 2+(4+4)
5. 1. Serologic course of acute hepatitis B. 4+(3+3)
   2. Treatment strategies for acute and chronic hepatitis B.

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