This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Auditory screening is required in children under following conditions - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Before doing exchage transfusion for hyperbilirubinemia, B. In premature babies, C. Before staing aminoglycoside therapy, D. All', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Before doing exchange transfusion for hyperbilirubinemia, 'b' In premature babies,`c' i.e., Before staing aminoglycoside therapy o All neonates with risk factor for hearing loss must be screened with an auditory brainsteam response (ABR) or otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test to exclude hearing impairment. Indications for Auditory screening ? Family history or hereditary childhood SNHL. In utero infections - Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, herpes, syphilis. Craniofacial anomaly-morphological abnormalities of the pinna and ear canal. Bih weight less than 1500 gm. Hyperbilirubinemia at a serum level requiring exchange transfusion. Ototoxic drugs aminoglycosides, loop diuretics Bacterial meningitis Apgar score 0 to 4 at 1 min or 0 to 6 at 5 min. Mechanical ventilation lasting more than 3 days. Stigmata associated with a syndrome known to include hearing loss.", 'role': 'assistant'}]