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Why do children usually need proportionately less analgesic than adults after surgical procedures?
Why do children usually need proportionately less analgesic than adults after surgical procedures?
- Children's body tissues heal quickly due to their rapid rate of metabolism and growth (correct)
- Children metabolize analgesics more efficiently than adults
- Children are less likely to experience post-operative pain
- Children have higher pain tolerance than adults
What are some causes of congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery?
What are some causes of congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery?
- Bacterial infections, poor nutrition, physical trauma, environmental pollution
- Inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, excessive screen time, social media influence
- Genetic, drugs or alcohol, radiation during pregnancy, viruses (correct)
- Hormonal imbalance, excessive exercise, food allergies, psychological stress
Why is abnormal fluid loss more serious in infants and young children than in adults?
Why is abnormal fluid loss more serious in infants and young children than in adults?
- Infants and young children are more resistant to dehydration than adults
- Infants and young children have slower metabolic rates than adults
- Infants and young children have higher fluid intake than adults
- Infants and young children have less reserve physical resources compared to adults (correct)
Why must some congenital anomalies be repaired immediately?
Why must some congenital anomalies be repaired immediately?
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What is the difference between cleft lip and cleft palate?
What is the difference between cleft lip and cleft palate?
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