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1
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paroxysmal abdominal pain or cramping

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colic

2
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S/Sx of colic

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sudden, dibilitating pain, cries, pulls legs up, red faced, fist clenched
usually lasts 3 hours at least 3 times a week

3
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management of colic

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antiflatulent, parental support

4
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passive transfer of gastric contents into the esophagus, starts witin the 1st week of birth

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gastroesophageal reflux

5
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patho of gastroesophageal refulx

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neurimuscular distrubance

(kids at risk: CP, neuro involvement

6
Q

S/Sx of gastroesophageal reflux

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passive regurgitation or emesis, poor weight gain, irritability, gagging

7
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Dx for gastroesophageal reflux

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h&p, barium swallow, upper GI, pH monitoring

8
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Rx for gastroesophageal reflux

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antacids (decrease acid production)

H2 blockers

9
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nissen fundoplication

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tightens esophagus for gas. reflux

10
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hardening or thickening of pyloric

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pyloric stenosis

11
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S/sx of pyloric stenosis

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forceful vomiting, sour smelling, hungry, dehydration, visible peristalsis

12
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Dx of pyloric stenosis

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h&p, u/s, barium swallow

13
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pyloromyotomy

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surgical tx for pyloric stenosis, RUQ incision, post op clear liquids, hear bowel sounds (4-6 hours)

14
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telescoping of one portion of the intestines into another

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intussusception (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)

15
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complication of intussusception

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ischemia

16
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S.Sx of intussusception

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heatlhy child who suddenly has episode of acute colicky, abdominal pain, N/V, jelly like stool

17
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how will you know if the intussusception is fixed

A

you will have normal stools

18
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remnant of fetal omphalomesenteric duct that conntects yolk sac with primitive mid-gut during fetal lifecan lead to intussusception

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meckel diverticulum

19
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S/sx of meckel diverticulum

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abdominal pain, bloody stool, anemia (possible)

20
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Dx of meckel diverticulum

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history, radionucleotide scintigraphy (meckle scan)

21
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Tx for meckel diverticulum

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surgical removal,

if left untx hemorrhage and bowel obstruction

22
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absence of hanglionic innervation to the muscle of a section of the bowel, usually the sigmoid colon, abnormal gene on chromosome 10

A

hirsprung disease

23
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s/sx hirsprung disease

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newborn: failure to pass meconium within 24-48 hours after birth, infant: constipation, distention, childhood: constipation, impaction

24
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what will a child with hirsprung disease die from

A

interocolitis

25
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Dx of hirsprung disease

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history, digital rectal exam, barium enema, rectal biopsy, anorectal menometry

26
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Tx for hirsprung

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surgery

post op: assess for abdominal distention

27
Q

when is surgery done for hernias

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age 2-5

28
Q

S/sx for hernias

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lump in groin, asymptomatic, pain

29
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intolerance for gluten, causes malnutrition in children

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celiac disease

30
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when is celiac disease first noted

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after several months after introduction of cereals (usually age 1-5)

31
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S.sx of celiac disease

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fatty stool, impaired fat absorption, N/V, watery stools

32
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Dx of celiac disase

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jejunal biopsy, gluten free diet, d-xylose absorption test

33
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complication of celic disease

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malignant lymphoma of small intestine (or other GI malignancies)

34
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forceful ejection of gastric contents through the mouth

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vomiting

35
Q

Tx for vomiting

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NPO for short time (3-8 hours)

ice chips, water/clear liquids in small amounts

36
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most pathogens are spread by fecal oral route through contaminated food or water or spread from person to person

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etiology of diarrhea

37
Q

what is the most common pathogen in diarrhea

A

rotavirus

38
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acute diarrhea lasts for

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7-14 days

39
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chronic diarrhea (IBS) lasts how long

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beyond 2-3 weeks

40
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Tx for diarrhea

A

BRAT diet

41
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water and sodium lost in proportin to each other

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isotonic

42
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water loss in excess of electrolyte loss

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hypertonic

MOST dangerous type

43
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total output exceeds input

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dehydration

44
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S/Sx of isotonic dehydration

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turgor poor, membranes dry, rapid pulse, irritable or lethargic

45
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S.sx of hypotonic dehydration

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very poor skin turgor, clammy, slightly moist membranes, very rapid pulse, lethargic, convulsions possible

46
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s/sx of hypertonic

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fair turgor, membranes parched, moderatly rapid pulse, marked lethargy, extreme hyperirritability on stimulation

47
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mild dehydration

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3-5% weight loss, cap refil more than 2 seconds, urine specific gravity less 1.020

48
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moderate dehydration

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6-10% weight loss, cap refill 2-4 seconds, urine specific gravity less 1.020 or oliguria

49
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severe dehydration

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10-15 % weight loss, cap refill more 4 seconds, tenting, oliguria or anuria, sunken anterior fontanel

50
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alteration in freqency consistency or ease of passing stool

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constipation

51
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reasons for constipation

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structural, systemic, medications (opids, iron)

52
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Tx for constipation

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increase fiber and fluids
CRAP diet (cherries, raisins, apricots, prunes)
53
Q

child takes or has bottle of milk to bed for prolonged times

A

night bottle syndrome

54
Q

deficiency of protein with an adequate supply of calories

A

kwashiorkor

55
Q

S/sx of kwashiorkor

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thin wasted eextremities, ascites, scaly skin, blindness

56
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results from general malnutrition of both calories and proteins

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marasmus

57
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S.sx of marasmus

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starts at age 6-18 months, no sub q tissue, look old,

58
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deficit in vit D

A

rickets

59
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deficit in vit C

A

scurvvey

60
Q

Dx of parasites

A

stool specimens, string test

61
Q

Tx for parasites

A

quinacrine, furozone, flagyl

62
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deficit in vit A

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blindness

63
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deficit in vit B

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beri beri, constipation, alcoholics

64
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Prevention of parasites

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hand washing

65
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what is the most common parasite int he US

A

protozoa (guardisasis)

66
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protozoa

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transmission: person to person

S/sx: abd cramps, diarrhea, constipation

67
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tx of protozoa

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furoxone, most infections resolve on on in 4-6 weeks

68
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caused by a nematode, most common helminthic infection in US, small thread like worm that live in the cecum

A

pinworms (enterobiasis)

69
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Pinworms

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transmission: touch, inhalation
Dx: flashlight, tape

70
Q

Tx for pinworms

A

mebendazole or vermox, anti itch cream for anal area, wash all bed clothes, keep nails short, wash hands

71
Q

prevalent in southen warm climates, lives in the intestines

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roundworm

72
Q

roundworm

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mild Gi sx to obstruction,

transmission: fecal oral

73
Q

lives in warm soil

A

hook worm

74
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hookworm

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transmission: skin contact with soil, S/sx: erythema papular erruptions, itching, burning

75
Q

results from ingestion of worm larvae living in inadequately cooked beef for pork

A

tapeworm

76
Q

Tx for tapeworm

A

antihelminthics (destroys worm)

77
Q

renal malignancy that may involve one or both kidneys, most common malignant neoplasm of the kidney

A

wilm’s tumor (nephroblastoma)

78
Q

wilm’s tumor

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S/sx: mass appears overnight, abdominal pain, vomit, fever, hematuria

79
Q

Tx for wilms tumor

A

DO NOT PALPATE, surgery, chemo, radiation

80
Q

failure of one or both testes to descnd fromthe abdominal cavity to the scrotum

A

cryptorchidism
occurs more in preterm males
have higher risk for testes cancer

81
Q

true undescended

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can palpate, just hasnt dropped yet

82
Q

ectopic

A

cant palpate, in abdomen

83
Q

Tx cryptorchidism

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if persists after one year, refer to surgeon, if ectopic test kidney function

84
Q

orchiopexy

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surgery done for cryptorchidism

85
Q

involuntary voiding of urine beyond the expected age at which voluntary control should not be achieved after successful toilet training

A

enuresis (wetting bed)

86
Q

classifications of enuresis

A

primary: never achieved a peiod of dryness
secondary: dry for 3-6 months and then resumes wetting
diurnal: wetting occurs only during day
nocturnal: wetting occurs only at night

87
Q

VCUG

A

voiding cystourethrogram, xray visualize childs urinary tract and bladder

88
Q

Tx for enuresis

A

oxybutyin chloride, desmopressin, imipramine ydrocholoride

89
Q

passing of stools into underwear or Pjs past the normal time of toliet training

A

encopuresis

90
Q

Tx for encopuresis

A

increase fluids, fiber, decrease dairy, enemas, MOM, schedule

91
Q

clinical manifestation of a large # of distinct glomerular disorder (fluid shift)

A

nephrotic syndrome

damage to the basement membrane

92
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S.sx of nephrotic syndrome

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proteinuria, edema, low serum albumin, increased blood lipid level, decrease output, weight losspuffiness

93
Q

Dx nephrotic syndrome

A

UA, serum, renal biopsy

94
Q

Tx for nephrotic syndrome

A

diet, prednisone, diuretics, I&O, daily weight, abdominal girth, rest, skin breakdown, no tight clothing

95
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complication of nephrotic syndrome

A

peritonitis

96
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inflammation of glomeruli

A

acute glomerulonehritis, by product of strep

97
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S/sx of acute glomerulonehritis

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decrease of glomerular filtration rate, puffiness, dark colored urine, edema, pale, lethargy, HA

98
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Tx acute glomerulonehritis

A

abx, diretics, bed rest, limit competitive activity until normal kidney function, dont add electrolytes until after 1st void (dont want excess of potassium)

99
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hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure

A

hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

100
Q

S/Sx of HUS

A

hemorrhagic manifestations, oliguria or anuria, decreased renal function, CNS involvement (sezires)

101
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prevention of HUS

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cook temp of meat to 160, no unpasterurized milk, wash raw veggies, dont swim where water can be contaminated

102
Q

acute encephalitis with accompanying fatty infiltration of the liver, brain, kidney, heart, lung, skeletal muscle. Viral illness (flu, varicella)

A

reyes syndrome

103
Q

when is reyes syndrome more likely to occur

A

Jan, Feb, March

104
Q

S/sx reye’s syndrome

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anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, combativeness, normal to low grade fever (can look like drug intoxication)

105
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Dx of reye’s syndrome

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liver enzymes, liver biopsy, WBC, CSF

106
Q

Prevention of Reye’s syndrome

A

no ASA, tylenol, no Peptobismal

107
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neurological condition resulting from damage to the motor cortex and resulting in impaired muscular control

A

cerebral palsy

108
Q

1 cause of Cp is

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cerebral anoxia (head trauma, decrease of birth weight)

109
Q

spastic

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hypertonicity

110
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dyskinetic

A

abnormal involuntary movement (jerky)

111
Q

athetosis

A

slow wormlike writhing movements

112
Q

atatic

A

awkward wide based gait

113
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primary goal of CP

A

early recognition and promote optimum development

114
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Tx for CP

A

braces, wheeled scooter boards, orthopedic surgery, Rx to decrease spasticity dantrolene, baclofen, robaxin, valium

115
Q

premature closing of one or more cranial sutures

A

craniosynotosis

116
Q

Tx for craniosynotosis

A

surgery to decrease pressure, correct deformity

recovery: assess nero, watch bleeding & infection

117
Q

inherited disorder, abnormal precollagen, bone has large areas of osseous tissue with no architectural pattern

A

osteogenesis imperfecta

“briddle bone”

118
Q

Type 1

A

MOST COMMON, blue sclera, after puberty femur fx

119
Q

type II

A

most severe, death occurs before infancy

120
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avascular necrosis of the femoral head (no blood supply), degenerative changes, flattening of upper surface of femoral head

A

legg-calve-perthes disease

121
Q

4 stages of legg-calves-perthes disease

A

avascular stage (degenerative changes)
fragmentation/revascularazation: mottled appearacnce on xray
reparative stage: trying to repair itsself
regenerative stage

122
Q

S/sx of legg-calves-perthes disease

A

intermittent appearacnce of limp on affected side, pain (increases in AM), limited ROM

123
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Tx of legg-calves-perthes disease

A

surgery

124
Q

slipping of the femur head posteriorly and inferiorly, occurs in pre-adolescence, obese or very tall & thin rapid growth

A

slipped femoral capital epiphysis

125
Q

lateral curvature of spine

A

scoliosis

no pain until severe, occurs around age 10

126
Q

Tx for scoliosis

A

observe, surgical, braces (slow progression of curve, boston brace & thoracic lumbar sacral orthotic TLSO)

127
Q

posterior wires are threaded beneath laminae of each vertebrae and tightened around rods resting along transverse processes so that spinal column is stabilized by transverse traction on each vertebrae

A

luque segmental spinal instrumentation (scoliosis)

128
Q

exaggeration of lumbar curvature

A

lordosis

129
Q

humpback

A

kyphosis

130
Q

chronic inflammation of synovium and joint effusion, S.Sx must begin before age of 16 and last longer than 6 weeks and in more thatn one joint

A

juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

131
Q

S.sx of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

A

swelling, contractures, warm to touch, not red, stiffness increases in AM or with decrease of motion

132
Q

Rx for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

A

ASA, NSAIDS, SAARDS, cytotozics, corticosteroids

133
Q

ability to spread to others

A

communicability

134
Q

time between the invasion of an organism and the onset of Sx of infection

A

incubation period

135
Q

time btwn the beginning of nonspecific Sx and specific Sx

A

prodromal period

136
Q

stage during which the specific Sx are evidnet

A

illness

137
Q

interval btwn when sx begin to fade and the return to full wellness

A

convalescent period

138
Q

how pathogen enters the body

A

portal of entry

139
Q

how organisms leave the body

A

portal of exit

140
Q

method by which the organisms are spread and enter a new individual to cause disease

A

chain of infection

141
Q

rash

A

exanthem

142
Q

how to relieve a itch or rash

A

dress in light cotton clothing, maintain hydration, fingernails short, press on itchy areas dont scratch, analgesics for comfort, antihistamines

143
Q

roseola infantum

A

human herpesvirus 6, high fever then rash, period of communicability is during febrile period

144
Q

rubella (german measles)

A

rash starts at face and goes down, joint stiffness, tx: Sx, transmission: droplet

145
Q

Measles (rubeola)

A

sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, droplet transmission, classic sign: kopliks spots on mouth (bright red with blue center)

146
Q

chicken pox (varicella)

A

contagious one day before the rash

147
Q

erythema infectiosum (5th disease)

A

rash on cheek then goes to extremites “slap cheek”, droplet transmission, tx Sx

148
Q

poliomyelitis

A

encourage bed rest, direct and indirect contact

149
Q

mumps

A

ear ache, soft foods, direct and indirect contact

150
Q

scarlet fever

A

Tx PCN 7-10 days, large droplets and direct contact, fast progressivebeta hemolytic streptococci, group A

151
Q

diphtheria

A

bull neck, conjunctivitis, direct and indirect contact, ABx

152
Q

whooping cough (pertussis)

A

bordetella pertussis, direct and indirect contact, DtaP vaccine

153
Q

Type 1 DM

A

usually thin build, must inject exogenous insulin to survive, autoimmune destructive process, hyperglycemia progress to ketoacidosis, weight loss

154
Q

S.sx of type 1 dm

A

polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria

155
Q

Tx for type 1

A

3 meals, 3 snacks, carb counting, insluin (long acting, fast acting)

156
Q

somogyi

A

rebound

157
Q

dawn phenm.

A

increase of BS in am due to hormones

158
Q

Type 2 Dm

A

strong genetic predispostion, overwight, inactive, HTN, hyperlipidemia, diet, excercise

159
Q

S.sx of type 2

A

3 p’s without weight loss, yeast infection, increase sleep, fatigue, dark mark on back of neck

160
Q

tx for type 2

A

educate, 3 meals, 1 snack, decrease carb intake/sodium/fat/calories, diet exercise, oral Rx or insulin

161
Q

chronic complications of DM

A

microvascular (eyes, kidneys) type 1

macrovascular (heart) type 2

162
Q

trisomy 21 defect

A

down syndrome

163
Q

S.sx of down syndrome

A

broad flat nose, asian appearance, brushfileds spots, back of head flat, congenital heart defects

164
Q

what issues can you have with feeding

A

large tounge, feed slowly

165
Q

missing portion of chormosome 5

A

cri-du-chat syndrome

166
Q

S.sx of cri-du-chat syndrome

A

distinctive weak high pitched cry (cat), microcephaly, eyes far apart, severe mental retardation

167
Q

presence of one or more X chromosomes

A

klinefelters syndrome

168
Q

clinical manifestations of klinefelters syndrome

A

no distinctive physical characteristics before onset of puberty, infertility, decreased 2ndary sex characteristics, mental impairment

169
Q

Tx for klinefelters syndrome

A

none, can give testosterone to increase male characteristics

170
Q

only one functional X chromosome

A

turners syndrome

99% females die inutero

171
Q

Tx for turners syndrome

A

growth hormone, estrogen

172
Q

lacks HexA enzyme necessary for lipid metabolism

A

tay sach’s disease

found in jewish population

173
Q

S/sx tay sach’s disease

A

normal for 1st 6 months, then regress, loss of head control, exaggerated moro, severe mental retardation, blind, seizures, live to 3-5 years die r/t cachezia, pneumonia

174
Q

disease of metabolism, phenylalanine is an essential amino acid necessary for growth and repair of body cells

A

PKU phenylketonuria

175
Q

PKU

A
increased phenylanlanine (builds up in brain tissue) 
tyrosine (fair blond hair, blue eyes
176
Q

S.sx of PKU

A

seizure, exzema

177
Q

Dx for PKU

A

heal stick after 2 full days of mild feeding, then test again

178
Q

Tx for PKU

A

keep blood level below 8 (2-8)

stay away from milk, nuts, meats, eggs, cheese, bread, rice, corn, pasta

179
Q

inborn error of metabolism, autosomal recessive, child is deficient in the liver enzyme galactose 1 phostphate uridyl transferase

A

galactosemia
(build up of galactose in brain liver eyes)
cataracts seizure, lethargy

180
Q

S.sx of galactosemia

A

appear normal at birth, after start of feedings, vomit & have weight loss, E coli sepsis,

181
Q

Tx for galactosemia

A

NO BREAST FEEDINGs, formula feedings (lactose free),

182
Q

group of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficienceies in the rate of production of specific globin chains of Hgb

A

thalassemia

increase of incidence in ppl live near mediterranean sea

183
Q

S/sx

A

dont show until 6 months (fetal Hgb is replaced by adult Hgb), pale, tired, anorexia, Hgb less 5 g/100ml, epistaxis is common, bronzed skin

184
Q

tx for thalassemia

A

prevent heart failure, transfuse RBC every 2-4 weeks, iron chelating agent (removes excess iron stores), spleenectomy, cure is possible with bone marrow transplant, but usually die in adolesence due to cardiac failure

185
Q

gene level defect sex linked, deficiency of both T & B cells, unable to fight infection

A

severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)

186
Q

Dx of severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)

A

hx of infection, family hx, lymphocytopenia

187
Q

Tx for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)

A

bone marrow transplant, gene therapy, if untx DIE

BUBBLE BOY

188
Q

group of muscle diseases in childhood lack of protein needed for muscle contraction, progressive weakness and wasting of skeletal muscle

A

muscular dystrophy

usually only live 20 years

189
Q

S.sx of muscular dystrophy

A

waddling gait, gowers sign (get up very slowly), progressive weakness and wasting of skeletal muscle

190
Q

Dx of muscluar dystrophy

A

muscle biopsy, EMG, serum CPK (elevated in skeletal muscle injury)

191
Q

groups of bleeding disorders in which there is a deficiency of one of the factors necessary for coagulation of the blood, sex linked X recessive

A

hemophila

female is carrier, males have disease

192
Q

which factor is the intrinsic factor of coagulation

A

factor VIII

193
Q

Dx of hemophillia

A

platelet cound WNL, prothrombin time WNL, thromboplastin abnormal, PTT abnormal

194
Q

S/sx of hemophilia

A

painful/swelling at joints, GI bleeds, nose bleeds,

195
Q

Tx for hemophilia

A

control bleeding, administer factor VIII, prevention is key

196
Q

if injury occurs

A

IV factor VIII, immpbilize joint, ice, avoid sutures

NO ASA!!!