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PEDIATRIC COMAT EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
What is the best way to empirically treat pneumonia in neonates?
- ANSWER-gentamicin and ampicillin (covers GBS and gram neg)
paraphimosis vs phimosis - ANSWER-can't put foreskin back up
vs can't pull foreskin down
What kind of murmur is described as a non-radiating, continuous
murmur inferior to the right clavicle? - ANSWER-venous hum
(benign)
What kind of murmur goes away when you compress the jugular
vein? - ANSWER-venous hum
What kind of GI abnormality is associated with Down syndrome? -
ANSWER-duodenal atresia
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Infants of mothers with diabetes are at increased risk of this
electrolyte abnormality: - ANSWER-hypocalcemia
How does Ebstein's anomaly affect the heart? - ANSWER-
enlarged RA, hypoplastic RV, redundant tricuspid leaflet
true or false: HOCM is most commonly seen as a complication of
poorly controlled maternal diabetes. - ANSWER-true (babies will
IMMEDIATELY present with hypotension, systolic ejection
murmur)
When is it appropriate to give GBS abx prophylaxis during birth? -
ANSWER-previous baby w/ invasive GBS, GBS bacteriuria during
any time of pregnancy, + GBS swab weeks 36-37, unknown GBS
status and <37 weeks
what are the main risks for SGA newborns? - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia, hypothermia, polycythemia (from chronic hypoxia)
Features of Toxoplasmosis TORCH infections - ANSWER-diffuse
intracranial calcifications, hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis
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Features of Varicella TORCH infections - ANSWER-microcephaly,
vesicular lesions
Features of Syphillis TORCH infections - ANSWER-persistent
rhinitis, maculopapular rash of palms/soles, osteochondritis
Features of Rubella TORCH infections - ANSWER-microcephaly,
cataracts, glaucoma, sensorineural hearing loss, blueberry muffin
rash, hepatomegaly, pulmonary artery stenosis, patent ductus,
thrombocytopenia
Features of CMV TORCH infections - ANSWER-periventricular
calcifications, microcephaly, cataracts, petechiae/purpura,
hepatosplenomegaly
Features of HSV TORCH infections - ANSWER-conjunctivitis,
mucocutaneous vesicles, elevated LFTs, thrombocytopenia
PEDIATRIC COMAT EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
What is the best way to empirically treat pneumonia in neonates?
- ANSWER-gentamicin and ampicillin (covers GBS and gram neg)
paraphimosis vs phimosis - ANSWER-can't put foreskin back up
vs can't pull foreskin down
What kind of murmur is described as a non-radiating, continuous
murmur inferior to the right clavicle? - ANSWER-venous hum
(benign)
What kind of murmur goes away when you compress the jugular
vein? - ANSWER-venous hum
What kind of GI abnormality is associated with Down syndrome? -
ANSWER-duodenal atresia
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Infants of mothers with diabetes are at increased risk of this
electrolyte abnormality: - ANSWER-hypocalcemia
How does Ebstein's anomaly affect the heart? - ANSWER-
enlarged RA, hypoplastic RV, redundant tricuspid leaflet
true or false: HOCM is most commonly seen as a complication of
poorly controlled maternal diabetes. - ANSWER-true (babies will
IMMEDIATELY present with hypotension, systolic ejection
murmur)
When is it appropriate to give GBS abx prophylaxis during birth? -
ANSWER-previous baby w/ invasive GBS, GBS bacteriuria during
any time of pregnancy, + GBS swab weeks 36-37, unknown GBS
status and <37 weeks
what are the main risks for SGA newborns? - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia, hypothermia, polycythemia (from chronic hypoxia)
Features of Toxoplasmosis TORCH infections - ANSWER-diffuse
intracranial calcifications, hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis
, 3|Page
Features of Varicella TORCH infections - ANSWER-microcephaly,
vesicular lesions
Features of Syphillis TORCH infections - ANSWER-persistent
rhinitis, maculopapular rash of palms/soles, osteochondritis
Features of Rubella TORCH infections - ANSWER-microcephaly,
cataracts, glaucoma, sensorineural hearing loss, blueberry muffin
rash, hepatomegaly, pulmonary artery stenosis, patent ductus,
thrombocytopenia
Features of CMV TORCH infections - ANSWER-periventricular
calcifications, microcephaly, cataracts, petechiae/purpura,
hepatosplenomegaly
Features of HSV TORCH infections - ANSWER-conjunctivitis,
mucocutaneous vesicles, elevated LFTs, thrombocytopenia
