DNB Pediatrics December 2025 exam Paper 3

DNB Paediatrics Paper 3: Questions

1. Enumerate the causes of hepatic encephalopathy in a child. Describe the stages of hepatic encephalopathy. Discuss the management of hepatic encephalopathy. [3+2+5]
2. Discuss the role of blood group antigens beyond the neonatal period. Describe the types and management of blood transfusion reactions. [2+(4+4)]
3. Describe the inheritance of beta thalassemia. Discuss the role of molecular diagnosis in prevention of beta thalassemia. [4+6]
4. Discuss the acute and long term complications of pediatric burn injuries. [5+5]
5. Discuss the etiology, clinical features and diagnostic approach in a child with bilateral optic neuritis. [3+3+4]
6. 1. a) Discuss the emergency room management of pulseless tachyarrhythmia in a child. [5]
   1. b) Discuss the prevention and management of high altitude mountain sickness. [5]
7. Discuss the rationale of Pulse Polio Immunization. Discuss about the novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV). [5+5]
8. Discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, management and complications in a child with atopic dermatitis. [3+2+3+2]
9. Discuss the etiology, clinical features and diagnostic approach in a child with dilated cardiomyopathy. [3+3+4]
10. Enumerate the changes that happen during transition from fetal to adult circulation. Discuss the diagnosis and management of cyanotic spell. [5+5]

Examination Details

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 182 minutes
• Instructions: Answers must be written in the answer booklet within allotted pages as specified in the provided table (e.g., Q1 on pages 1-5, Q10 on pages 46-50).

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