Pediatric Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Neonate
A
0-28 days
2
Q
Infant
A
1mo-12mo
3
Q
Child
A
1-12 years
4
Q
Adolescent
A
13-18 years
5
Q
Apgar Scoring
A
Lower score = more medical care required
6
Q
Prevents bleeding
A
Vit K
7
Q
Jaundice
A
Light therapy
8
Q
Temperatures to Seek Urgent Care
A
- < 3months: 100.4 rectal
- (3-6) months: 101 rectal
- > 6 months: 103 rectal
9
Q
Low Apgar Scores
A
Due to immature lung and heart development
10
Q
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
A
NSAIDs
11
Q
Respiratory Distress Symdrome
A
Deficient surfactant in lungs
12
Q
OTC Pain/fever
A
> 6 months:
Ibuprofen: 5-10 mg/kg/dose q6-8h
Acetaminophen: 10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6h
13
Q
Acetaminophen drops
A
160mg/5ml
14
Q
OTC gas
A
Simethicone drops
15
Q
OTC Nasal congestion
A
- cool mist humidifier
- suction w. saline drops
