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​Children with spinal muscular atrophy have _____.


A) ​such major decreases in muscle size that growth may not occur
B) ​larger muscle size in the upper body
C) ​severe kidney damage
D) ​frequent bouts of pneumonia
E) ​uncontrolled seizures

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A child with CP is generally not eligible for SSI because treatments prevent decline in learning abilities.

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​A child with _____ is at a higher risk for osteopenia.


A) ​diabetes mellitus
B) ​Down syndrome
C) ​asthma
D) ​CP
E) ​HIV

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Matching -​ketogenic diet


A) pertaining to the central nervous system's control of muscle coordination and movement
B) common consequence of a condition,which may or may not be preventable over time
C) condition in which vertebral bones in the back show a side-to-side curve,resulting in a shorter stature than expected if the back were straight
D) ​time of altered consciousness after a seizure
E) a rare genetic condition of carbohydrate metabolism in which a blocked or inactive enzyme does not allow breakdown of galactose
F) a tube placed semi-permanently through the abdominal wall
G) condition in which muscle control declines over time as a result of nerve loss
H) classification of medication that acts on the brain to improve mental or emotional behavior
I) pertains to control of behavior by the nervous system
J) uncontrolled movements of the large muscle groups
K) condition in which joints become enlarged and painful as a result of the dysfunction of the immune system
L) high-fat,low-carbohydrate meal plan in which ketones are made from metabolic pathways used in converting fat as a source of energy
M) condition in which low bone density or weak bone structure leads to an increased risk of bone fracture
N) hormone usually produced in the pancreas to regulate movement of glucose from the bloodstream into cells within organs and muscles
O) genetic mutation that affects all the exocrine functions in the body

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Some alternative therapies have questionable effectiveness and are perhaps even harmful to children.

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​What information is important to provide the parents of a child with ADHD?


A) ​Avoiding sugary foods and television will decrease the child's potential for over-stimulation.
B) ​Giving daily multivitamins helps with nutritional deficiencies and increases attention span in many children.
C) ​The best approach to changing behaviors is to use a permissive style of parenting.
D) ​Less interference with appetite and growth is likely if the child does not take ADHD medications during school holidays.
E) ​Various combinations of amino acids have been shown to improve behavior.

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​Seizures decrease when brain metabolism is switched from the usual fuel,_____,to _____.


A) ​fructose;amino acids
B) ​amino acids;glucose
C) ​glucose;ketones
D) ​galactose;triglycerides
E) ​ketones;sucrose

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​A side effect of psychostimulants is _____.


A) ​low fat stores
B) ​insulin resistance
C) ​hypertension
D) ​weight gain
E) ​decreased appetite

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​Which choice would most likely be the best breakfast for a child on a ketogenic diet?


A) ​a bowl of frosted Mini-Wheats,milk,and orange juice
B) ​oatmeal with milk,raisins,and brown sugar
C) ​scrambled eggs with bacon
D) ​toast and jelly with a glass of grape juice
E) ​a doughnut with a glass of chocolate milk

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​The incidence of seizures among children is _____ per 1,000.


A) ​7
B) ​3.5
C) ​5
D) ​2.5
E) ​4

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​The incidence of cystic fibrosis is higher among _____.


A) ​Hispanics
B) ​African Americans
C) ​Caucasians
D) ​Native Americans
E) ​Pacific Islanders

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​One example of a condition without a specialty growth chart is _____.


A) ​Down syndrome
B) ​achrondroplasia
C) ​type 1 diabetes
D) ​Fragile X syndrome
E) ​Prader-Willi syndrome

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​A major nutrition-related consequence of CF is _____.


A) ​malabsorption of various nutrients due to the lack of pancreatic enzymes
B) ​gluten sensitivity
C) ​lactose intolerance
D) ​decreased sensitivity to thirst
E) ​low blood glucose

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​Which food would be allowed on a PKU diet?


A) ​milk
B) ​green peppers
C) ​peanuts
D) ​eggs
E) ​soybeans

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​Galactosemia will most likely affect intake of _____.


A) ​calcium
B) ​vitamin C
C) ​vitamin E
D) ​vitamin B12
E) ​iron

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Children with special health care needs are found to use complementary and alternative medicine at a higher rate than healthy children.

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Discuss why protein is important and when higher protein intake may be recommended.

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Protein is crucial for wound healing and...

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Matching -​galactosemia


A) pertaining to the central nervous system's control of muscle coordination and movement
B) common consequence of a condition,which may or may not be preventable over time
C) condition in which vertebral bones in the back show a side-to-side curve,resulting in a shorter stature than expected if the back were straight
D) ​time of altered consciousness after a seizure
E) a rare genetic condition of carbohydrate metabolism in which a blocked or inactive enzyme does not allow breakdown of galactose
F) a tube placed semi-permanently through the abdominal wall
G) condition in which muscle control declines over time as a result of nerve loss
H) classification of medication that acts on the brain to improve mental or emotional behavior
I) pertains to control of behavior by the nervous system
J) uncontrolled movements of the large muscle groups
K) condition in which joints become enlarged and painful as a result of the dysfunction of the immune system
L) high-fat,low-carbohydrate meal plan in which ketones are made from metabolic pathways used in converting fat as a source of energy
M) condition in which low bone density or weak bone structure leads to an increased risk of bone fracture
N) hormone usually produced in the pancreas to regulate movement of glucose from the bloodstream into cells within organs and muscles
O) genetic mutation that affects all the exocrine functions in the body

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What is type 1 diabetes and how it is managed?

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Type 1 diabetes is related to immune fun...

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According to the CDC,the prevalence of ASD has been steadily decreasing.

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