part 8

Question 1

What is the treatment for shunt infection?

Answer 1

massive dose antibiotics or shunt removal

Question 2

Children with spina bifida will commonly have what type of allergy?

Answer 2

latex
-due to repeated exposure to latex products from multiple surgeries and repeated urinary catheterizations and multiple surgeries

Question 3

What is the range of manifestations of latex allergy?

Answer 3

urticaria (hives)
wheezing
rash
anaphylaxis

Question 4

When do latex allergies tend to increase in severity?

Answer 4

when latex comes into contact with the mucous membranes, wet skin, bloodstream, or airway

Question 5

What are the cross reactions a person with latex allergy might have?

Answer 5

banana
avocado
kiwi
chestnut

Question 6

• Inflammation of the meninges

- organisms spread to CNS causing inflammatory response

Answer 6

meningitis

Question 7

What is the most common infection of the central nervous system?

Answer 7

meningitis

Question 8

What are the 2 primary classifications of meningitis?

Answer 8

viral

bacterial

Question 9

What are the 3 types of bacteria that cause bacterial meningitis?

Answer 9

• hemophilus influenza
• neisseria meningitidis
• streptococcus pneumonia

Question 10

What type of transmission is bacterial meningitis?

Answer 10

droplet from nasopharyngeal secretions