Pediatrics Flashcards
(69 cards)
When do children first exhibit separation anxiety? When is gender identity typically formed?
9 month
2-3 year old
How doul you expect weight to increase in the first 2 years of life?
doubles 4 month
triples 12 month
quadruples 24 months
How many total DTaP vaccine should a 6 year old have received?
5
At what age is the meningococcal vaccine indicated?
11-12
What medications and interventions are used in the treatment of cerebral palsy to alleviate contractures and improve function?
dantrolene, baclofen, benzo, botox
PT, bracing, surgery
Rash described by spider webbing or marbling of the skin, non concerning.
cutis marmorata
Rash described by 2-3 mm yellow pustule with red base arising in first 24-72 hours, microscopic examination of the pustular contents reveal numerous eosinophils?
erythema toxicum neonatorum
Rash described by intense reddening of gravity dependent side and blanching of the nondependent side with line of demarcation between the two, lasts a few sec-min, affects 10% of newborns. Benign and will resolve in days to 3 weeks.
harlequin color change
Rash described by permanent vascular malofrmations most commonly on nape of neck, but also upper eyelids and middle of forehead, benign but permanent.
macular stains
Rash described by accumulation of sweat beneath eccrine sweat ducts that are obstructed by keratin at the stratum corneum in first week after birth associated with excess warmth. No treatment needed.
milia
Rash described by bluish discoloration over buttocks and base of spine, probably present on at least one of the parents. Benign and fades 1-2 years.
mongolian spots
Rash described by maternal hormone stimulation of sebaceous glands, usually at 3 weeks old. Mild lesions can be left alone will resolve in 4 months.
neonatal acne
Rash described by onset 3-4 months of age, yellow papules around nose and cheeks,k usually clears by age 1 but may persist until age 3.
infantile acne
Rash described by superficial pustules overlying hyperpigmented macules. Tell parents to leave alone.
transient neonatal pustular melanosis
age majority of fontanelles are closed?
24 months
how many kilocalorise are in an ounce of breast milk? formula?
20 kcal/ounce
1 killer of adolescents and why?
accidents, risk taking behavior
3C’s of rubeola?
cough
coryza
conjunctivitis
Causes of desquamation of their hands and feet?
scarlet fever kawasaki TSS SJS acrodynia
Which viral infection is characterized by sudden high fevers for 3-4 days but is otherwise asymptomatic? A rash will often appear when the fever dissipates?
HHV6
Immunodeficiency with congenital heart defect + low calcium + recurrent infection
digeorge
Immunodeficiency with chronic mucocutaenous candidiasis + chronic diarrhea + failure to thrive
SCID
Immunodeficiency with negative nitroblue tetrazolium test
CGD
Immunodeficiency with poor smooth pursuit of eyes + eelvated AFP after 8 months
ataxia telangiectasia
