13: Nausea And Vomiting

Question 1

N/V onset after 10 weeks gestation is likely what?

Answer 1

Not related to pregnancy - evaluate for infection or other causes

Question 2

Diarrhea in pregnancy

Answer 2

Not associated with pregnancy - should be evaluated for other causes

Question 3

Meds for diarrhea in pregnancy - general, indication, and contraindication

Answer 3

1. Avoid meds when possible
2. Loperamide is preferred drug
3. Bismuth subsalicylate is contraindicated

Question 4

Two Abx to avoid during pregnancy

Answer 4

Fluoroquinones, tetracyclines

Question 5

What procedure is NOT indicated for hydrocephalus in children?

Answer 5

LP

Question 6

Three common non-GI infections that can cause N/V in children

Answer 6

1. Otitis media
2. UTI
3. Strep pharyngitis

Question 7

What could projectile vomiting in young infant mean? Three things

Answer 7

1. Pyloric stenosis
2. Obstruction
3. Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Question 8

Four causes of AMS with N/V in children

Answer 8

1. Toxic ingestion
2. DKA
3. CNS mass
4. IEM