FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
PAEDIATRICS
PAPER-I
PED/J/20/31/I
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part "A" and part "B", each part
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 question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheet(s) of part B or Vice versa shall not be
evaluated.
Part A and Part B should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheets.
Attempt al questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question careful y and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer al 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
1. a) Fetal circulation and changes after birth.
5+5
b) Genetic counsel ing for Down Syndrome.
5+5
b) Intraosseous infusions: Indications and complications.
3. a) Diagrammatic representation of urea cycle.
5+5
4. a) Role of EEG in management of seizure disorders in
5+5
children.
b) Cytokine storm.
5+5
b) Cochrane Review.
P.T.O
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
PAPER-I
Please read careful y the important instructions mentioned on Page `1'
Answers to questions of Part A and part B are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheets and the
main + supplementary answer sheets used for each part must be tagged separately.
PART B
6. a) Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
5+5
b) Vitamin D supplementation - Why, when, how?
5+5
severity of respiratory distress in new born.
b) Outline the indications, setting and contraindications of
CPAP in new born infants.
5+5
b) Role and function of platelets in physiology of haemostasis.
9. Outline the basic principles of sleep hygiene for children and
5+5
10. Enumerate the various functions of growth hormone and
5+5
describe indications of growth hormone therapy.
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NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
PAEDIATRICS
PAPER-I
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TIME: 3 HOURSPED/J/20/31/I
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part "A" and part "B", each part
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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 question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheet(s) of part B or Vice versa shall not be
evaluated.
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Answer sheets of Part A and Part B are not to be tagged together.Part A and Part B should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheets.
Attempt al questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question careful y and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
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Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer al 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.
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Write short notes on:PART A
1. a) Fetal circulation and changes after birth.
5+5
b) Genetic counsel ing for Down Syndrome.
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2. a) Ethics in biomedical research.5+5
b) Intraosseous infusions: Indications and complications.
3. a) Diagrammatic representation of urea cycle.
5+5
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b) Management of hyperammonemia.4. a) Role of EEG in management of seizure disorders in
5+5
children.
b) Cytokine storm.
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5. a) Forest Plot.5+5
b) Cochrane Review.
P.T.O
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JUNE 2020
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PAEDIATRICSPAPER-I
Please read careful y the important instructions mentioned on Page `1'
Answers to questions of Part A and part B are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheets and the
main + supplementary answer sheets used for each part must be tagged separately.
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Answers to question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheets of Part B or vice versa shal not be evaluated.PART B
6. a) Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
5+5
b) Vitamin D supplementation - Why, when, how?
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7. a) Enumerate and describe the scoring systems to evaluate5+5
severity of respiratory distress in new born.
b) Outline the indications, setting and contraindications of
CPAP in new born infants.
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8. a) Pathophysiology of Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency.5+5
b) Role and function of platelets in physiology of haemostasis.
9. Outline the basic principles of sleep hygiene for children and
5+5
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adolescents.10. Enumerate the various functions of growth hormone and
5+5
describe indications of growth hormone therapy.
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