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A 14-month-old male with Apert syndrome presents for right hand syndactyly release. Which of the following is the LEAST likely associated abnormality?  

A 3-month-old ex-premature infant with DiGeorge syndrome is undergoing tetralogy of Fallot repair. After the administration of packed red blood cells, the patient becomes hypotensive. Which of the following abnormalities is MOST likely to be seen on the patient’s EKG?

A 1-month-old infant with projectile vomiting, inability to tolerate feeds, sunken fontanelles, and dry diapers is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis and severe dehydration. Which of the following MOST accurately describes a physiologic change that maintains adequate blood pressure and renal perfusion in the context of this patient’s clinical condition?

A 3-year-old female has a serum sodium of 128 mmol/L two days after resection of a large brain tumor. Which of the following would be the MOST useful in distinguishing cerebral salt wasting syndrome from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?

Which of the following patients is at high risk for developing postoperative nausea and vomiting?