DNB Pediatrics Dec 2025 exam Paper 2

DNB Paediatrics Paper 2: Questions

1. Describe and compare developmental surveillance and developmental screening. Describe any one Indian development screening test in detail. [5+5]
2. What are the common eating disorders in childhood? Discuss the systemic complications and management of any one common disorder. [3+(4+3)]
3. Enumerate different communication disorders in children. Outline an approach to the management of these disorders. [5+5]
4. A two day old baby born at 32 weeks of gestation is brought with repeated episodes of apnea. Classify and enumerate the likely causes for this condition. Discuss the management of apnea of prematurity. [4+6]
5. What is antimicrobial stewardship? Discuss the principles of prevention for anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in NICU. [3+7]
6. Describe the process of coagulation. Discuss the role of vitamin K in the coagulation process and the management of vitamin K deficiency disorders. [5+5]
7. Define hypertension in childhood. Enumerate the causes and management of childhood hypertension. [2+(3+5)]
8. Define steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome. Outline the approach in diagnosis and management of SRNS. [2+(4+4)]
9. Discuss the diagnosis and management of chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in children. [5+5]
10. Describe the mechanisms of cerebral edema. Classify the causes of cerebral edema in children. Outline a bedside monitoring plan for early detection and prevention of cerebral edema. [3+3+4]

Examination Details

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 182 minutes
• Instructions: Answers must be written within specific allotted pages in the answer booklet (e.g., Q1 on pages 1-5, Q2 on pages 6-10, etc.).

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