Pediatrics Flashcards
(55 cards)
What is the most serious complication of Kawasaki syndrome?
Aortic Aneurysm
What is the most common cause of fever in infants aged 29-60 days old?
Viral illness
Palpation of a tubular or sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen should make you think of what diagnosis?
Intussusception
By what age should a child be able to walk?
12 months
A sore throat with a rash should make you think of what diagnosis?
Scarlet Fever
When are MMR and varicella given?
1 year old and 4 years old
What antibiotic is the first line treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia?
A macrolide, erythromycin or azithromycin
What virus are Koplik spots pathognomonic for?
Measles/Rubeola
A 3 year old presents with yellow-golden crusted lesions on the upper lip. What is the diagnosis?
Impetigo
What is the medical term for cross-eyed?
What is the name for lazy eye?
Strabismus
Ambylopia
A child presents with paroxysmal abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What diagnosis should you be considering?
Intussusception
At what age is it recommended to start giving the annual flu vaccine?
6 months. It is administered in 2 doses, at least 1 month apart.
Describe erythema marginatum
Pink rings on the trunk and inner surfaces of the limbs
Nasal polyps should make you think of what diagnosis?
What is the next step in diagnosis?
Cystic Fibrosis
Sweat Chloride Test
By what age should a child be able to hold up their head?
3 months
By what age should a child be able to kick a ball?
24 months
What age child requires hospitalization if diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis?
< 2 months
Atypical or walking pneumonia is caused by what pathogen?
Mycoplasma
What does APGAR stand for?
- Appearance
- Pulse
- Grimace
- Activity
- Respiration
What is the most common cause of neonatal sepsis?
Group B strep
Pale and boggy nasal mucosa should make you think of what diagnosis?
Allergic rhinitis
A widely split fixed S2 should make you think of what diagnosis?
Atrial septal defect
Collarette scaling should make you think of what diagnosis?
Pityriasis rosea
What is the first line treatment for otitis media?
Amoxicillin