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Question 1 of 3

1. Question
Which of these would be most likely considered a ‘red flag’ in the history and examination of this child’s headache?
- Lack of headache pattern
- Nerve palsy
- Family history of SAH
- Elevated BMI
- 1 episode of vomiting
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Question 2 of 3

2. Question
What is the most appropriate next step?
- Look for papilloedema on fundoscopy and referral to ophthalmology
- IV access and bloods including FBC and CRP
- CT head
- Urine dip due to the elevated BP
- MRI head
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3. Question
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- The risk of brain tumours caused by CT irradiation is dependent on the type of scan and the age of child
- Paediatric traumatic brain injuries tend to result in more generalised findings rather than the focal findings in adults
- Isolated vomiting after an injury has been shown to be concordant with a positive CT
- Abstinence from the use of screens for the first 24 hours may reduce concussion symptoms
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