Pediatric diseases

Question 1

RSV

Answer 1

Respiratory syncytial virus
Treatment- symptomatic, nebulizer (Albuterol or Pulmicort), Hospitalization and O2 may be required in severe cases
Symptoms are runny nose, fever, nasal flaring/ retractions, cough

Question 2

Strep

Answer 2

Streptococcus A
Treatment- Antibiotics, cool liquids
Symptoms are sore throat, rash, fever, cough, younger children will pull at ears

Question 3

Hand foot and mouth

Answer 3

Coxsackievirus A16
Treatment is symptomatic. Treat with tylenol and motrin and hydration
Symptoms are sores that appear on hands feet and in and around the mouth
Ulcers may appear on tonsils if not presented outwardly

Question 4

Mono

Answer 4

Epstein barr virus
Treatment is symptomatic using typenol and motrin and hydration
Ulcers may appear on tonsils. Tonsils will be swollen and inflamed. Fever, sore throat, body ache

Question 5

Covid

Answer 5

SarsCov-19
Treatment is symptomatic using tylenol and motrin and hydration. Severe cases may require oxygen, albuterol, anticoagulants, etc.
Symptoms are cough, fever, runny nose, congestion, headache, blood clotting.

Question 6

Impetigo

Answer 6

Streptococcus A or staphylococcus aureus
Treatment is antibiotics either topical or oral depending on the level of infection
Symptoms are crusted wound usually with yellow exudate

Question 7

Ear infection (internal)

Answer 7

Otitis media
Treatment is antibiotics
Symptoms are pulling at ears in infants and older patients will complain bout ear pain but not painful to touch. can cause dizziness and vomiting

Question 8

Ear infection (external)

Answer 8

Otitis externa
Treatment is antibiotics and eardrops
Symptoms are ears that are red and inflamed and painful to touch

Question 9

Asthma

Answer 9

Caused by a variety of factors
Symptoms consist of wheezing, SOB, low O2 sat, sometimes patients are unable to talk due to throat inflammation
Exposure to allergens, smoke, perfumes, weather changes, etc. can trigger flare-ups
Treatment is done using albuterol, Pulmicort, Solu Medrol, O2
Tripod positioning may help alleviate symptoms along with relaxation techniques

Question 10

Common cold

Answer 10

Rhinovirus
Treatment is symptomatic using tylenol, motrin, cough suppressors, and hot liquids
Symptoms are runny nose, fever, cough, congestion

Question 11

Some illnesses are unidentifiable viral illnesses

Answer 11

Virus illnesses will have to be treated symptomatically and most go away on their own. A persistent or high fever may be a reason to bee seen in office or elsewhere

Question 12

H pylori

Answer 12

Helicobacter pylori
Treatments are antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid production
Symptoms are pain in upper abdomen, bloating, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, and dark colored stools

Question 13

Flu

Answer 13

Influenzae
Treatments are symptomatic tylenol and motrin, fluids
Symptoms are runny nose, fever, body aches, and congestion

Question 14

Molluscum contagiosum

Answer 14

Poxvirus
Treatments are usually not needed as bumps disappear on their own but in some cases skin scraping and freezing may be needed
Symptoms are small raised bumps on skin with dimpled centers. slowly spread through scratching the affected area

Question 15

Plantar warts

Answer 15

Human papilloma virus
Treatments are freezing or curetting
Symptoms are raised nodules on the feet that are hard and grainy. can grow up to 1 inch if not treated

Question 16

White coat syndrome

Answer 16

Not caused by and actual disease process but is caused by anxiety of doctors offices, hospitals, etc.
Causes elevated blood pressure and some nervousness
Reassurance and relaxation methods can help with their anxiety

Question 17

Autism

Answer 17

Caused by genetics
Treatments are only through counseling and behavioral therapy
Symptoms vary from patient to patient but generally patients have problems with social situations, speech, communication, and behaviors

Question 18

Down syndrome

Answer 18

Caused by genetic abnormality
Treatments are therapy and self care
Patients present at birth with certain abnormalities such as a palmar crease, stocky build, flat round face, etc.
Older patients will present as short and stocky with very distinct, rounded, facial features and learning disabilities