peds #3 Flashcards
(196 cards)
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paroxysmal abdominal pain or cramping
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colic
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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
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management of colic
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antiflatulent, parental support
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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
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patho of gastroesophageal refulx
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neurimuscular distrubance
(kids at risk: CP, neuro involvement
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S/Sx of gastroesophageal reflux
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passive regurgitation or emesis, poor weight gain, irritability, gagging
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Dx for gastroesophageal reflux
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h&p, barium swallow, upper GI, pH monitoring
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Rx for gastroesophageal reflux
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antacids (decrease acid production)
H2 blockers
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nissen fundoplication
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tightens esophagus for gas. reflux
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hardening or thickening of pyloric
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pyloric stenosis
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S/sx of pyloric stenosis
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forceful vomiting, sour smelling, hungry, dehydration, visible peristalsis
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Dx of pyloric stenosis
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h&p, u/s, barium swallow
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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)
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telescoping of one portion of the intestines into another
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intussusception (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)
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complication of intussusception
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ischemia
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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
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how will you know if the intussusception is fixed
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you will have normal stools
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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
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S/sx of meckel diverticulum
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abdominal pain, bloody stool, anemia (possible)
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Dx of meckel diverticulum
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history, radionucleotide scintigraphy (meckle scan)
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Tx for meckel diverticulum
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surgical removal,
if left untx hemorrhage and bowel obstruction
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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
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hirsprung disease
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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
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what will a child with hirsprung disease die from
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interocolitis
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Dx of hirsprung disease
history, digital rectal exam, barium enema, rectal biopsy, anorectal menometry
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Tx for hirsprung
surgery
| post op: assess for abdominal distention
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when is surgery done for hernias
age 2-5
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S/sx for hernias
lump in groin, asymptomatic, pain
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intolerance for gluten, causes malnutrition in children
celiac disease
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when is celiac disease first noted
after several months after introduction of cereals (usually age 1-5)
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S.sx of celiac disease
fatty stool, impaired fat absorption, N/V, watery stools
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Dx of celiac disase
jejunal biopsy, gluten free diet, d-xylose absorption test
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complication of celic disease
malignant lymphoma of small intestine (or other GI malignancies)
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forceful ejection of gastric contents through the mouth
vomiting
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Tx for vomiting
NPO for short time (3-8 hours)
| ice chips, water/clear liquids in small amounts
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most pathogens are spread by fecal oral route through contaminated food or water or spread from person to person
etiology of diarrhea
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what is the most common pathogen in diarrhea
rotavirus
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acute diarrhea lasts for
7-14 days
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chronic diarrhea (IBS) lasts how long
beyond 2-3 weeks
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Tx for diarrhea
BRAT diet
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water and sodium lost in proportin to each other
isotonic
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water loss in excess of electrolyte loss
hypertonic
| MOST dangerous type
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total output exceeds input
dehydration
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S/Sx of isotonic dehydration
turgor poor, membranes dry, rapid pulse, irritable or lethargic
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S.sx of hypotonic dehydration
very poor skin turgor, clammy, slightly moist membranes, very rapid pulse, lethargic, convulsions possible
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s/sx of hypertonic
fair turgor, membranes parched, moderatly rapid pulse, marked lethargy, extreme hyperirritability on stimulation
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mild dehydration
3-5% weight loss, cap refil more than 2 seconds, urine specific gravity less 1.020
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moderate dehydration
6-10% weight loss, cap refill 2-4 seconds, urine specific gravity less 1.020 or oliguria
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severe dehydration
10-15 % weight loss, cap refill more 4 seconds, tenting, oliguria or anuria, sunken anterior fontanel
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alteration in freqency consistency or ease of passing stool
constipation
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reasons for constipation
structural, systemic, medications (opids, iron)
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Tx for constipation
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increase fiber and fluids
CRAP diet (cherries, raisins, apricots, prunes)
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child takes or has bottle of milk to bed for prolonged times
night bottle syndrome
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deficiency of protein with an adequate supply of calories
kwashiorkor
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S/sx of kwashiorkor
thin wasted eextremities, ascites, scaly skin, blindness
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results from general malnutrition of both calories and proteins
marasmus
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S.sx of marasmus
starts at age 6-18 months, no sub q tissue, look old,
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deficit in vit D
rickets
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deficit in vit C
scurvvey
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Dx of parasites
stool specimens, string test
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Tx for parasites
quinacrine, furozone, flagyl
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deficit in vit A
blindness
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deficit in vit B
beri beri, constipation, alcoholics
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Prevention of parasites
hand washing
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what is the most common parasite int he US
protozoa (guardisasis)
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protozoa
transmission: person to person
| S/sx: abd cramps, diarrhea, constipation
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tx of protozoa
furoxone, most infections resolve on on in 4-6 weeks
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caused by a nematode, most common helminthic infection in US, small thread like worm that live in the cecum
pinworms (enterobiasis)
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Pinworms
transmission: touch, inhalation
Dx: flashlight, tape
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Tx for pinworms
mebendazole or vermox, anti itch cream for anal area, wash all bed clothes, keep nails short, wash hands
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prevalent in southen warm climates, lives in the intestines
roundworm
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roundworm
mild Gi sx to obstruction,
| transmission: fecal oral
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lives in warm soil
hook worm
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hookworm
transmission: skin contact with soil, S/sx: erythema papular erruptions, itching, burning
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results from ingestion of worm larvae living in inadequately cooked beef for pork
tapeworm
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Tx for tapeworm
antihelminthics (destroys worm)
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renal malignancy that may involve one or both kidneys, most common malignant neoplasm of the kidney
wilm's tumor (nephroblastoma)
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wilm's tumor
S/sx: mass appears overnight, abdominal pain, vomit, fever, hematuria
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Tx for wilms tumor
DO NOT PALPATE, surgery, chemo, radiation
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failure of one or both testes to descnd fromthe abdominal cavity to the scrotum
cryptorchidism
occurs more in preterm males
have higher risk for testes cancer
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true undescended
can palpate, just hasnt dropped yet
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ectopic
cant palpate, in abdomen
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Tx cryptorchidism
if persists after one year, refer to surgeon, if ectopic test kidney function
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orchiopexy
surgery done for cryptorchidism
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involuntary voiding of urine beyond the expected age at which voluntary control should not be achieved after successful toilet training
enuresis (wetting bed)
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classifications of enuresis
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
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VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram, xray visualize childs urinary tract and bladder
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Tx for enuresis
oxybutyin chloride, desmopressin, imipramine ydrocholoride
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passing of stools into underwear or Pjs past the normal time of toliet training
encopuresis
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Tx for encopuresis
increase fluids, fiber, decrease dairy, enemas, MOM, schedule
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clinical manifestation of a large # of distinct glomerular disorder (fluid shift)
nephrotic syndrome
| damage to the basement membrane
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S.sx of nephrotic syndrome
proteinuria, edema, low serum albumin, increased blood lipid level, decrease output, weight losspuffiness
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Dx nephrotic syndrome
UA, serum, renal biopsy
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Tx for nephrotic syndrome
diet, prednisone, diuretics, I&O, daily weight, abdominal girth, rest, skin breakdown, no tight clothing
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complication of nephrotic syndrome
peritonitis
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inflammation of glomeruli
acute glomerulonehritis, by product of strep
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S/sx of acute glomerulonehritis
decrease of glomerular filtration rate, puffiness, dark colored urine, edema, pale, lethargy, HA
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Tx acute glomerulonehritis
abx, diretics, bed rest, limit competitive activity until normal kidney function, dont add electrolytes until after 1st void (dont want excess of potassium)
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hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure
hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
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S/Sx of HUS
hemorrhagic manifestations, oliguria or anuria, decreased renal function, CNS involvement (sezires)
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prevention of HUS
cook temp of meat to 160, no unpasterurized milk, wash raw veggies, dont swim where water can be contaminated
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acute encephalitis with accompanying fatty infiltration of the liver, brain, kidney, heart, lung, skeletal muscle. Viral illness (flu, varicella)
reyes syndrome
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when is reyes syndrome more likely to occur
Jan, Feb, March
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S/sx reye's syndrome
anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, combativeness, normal to low grade fever (can look like drug intoxication)
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Dx of reye's syndrome
liver enzymes, liver biopsy, WBC, CSF
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Prevention of Reye's syndrome
no ASA, tylenol, no Peptobismal
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neurological condition resulting from damage to the motor cortex and resulting in impaired muscular control
cerebral palsy
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#1 cause of Cp is
cerebral anoxia (head trauma, decrease of birth weight)
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spastic
hypertonicity
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dyskinetic
abnormal involuntary movement (jerky)
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athetosis
slow wormlike writhing movements
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atatic
awkward wide based gait
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primary goal of CP
early recognition and promote optimum development
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Tx for CP
braces, wheeled scooter boards, orthopedic surgery, Rx to decrease spasticity dantrolene, baclofen, robaxin, valium
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premature closing of one or more cranial sutures
craniosynotosis
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Tx for craniosynotosis
surgery to decrease pressure, correct deformity
| recovery: assess nero, watch bleeding & infection
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inherited disorder, abnormal precollagen, bone has large areas of osseous tissue with no architectural pattern
osteogenesis imperfecta
| "briddle bone"
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Type 1
MOST COMMON, blue sclera, after puberty femur fx
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type II
most severe, death occurs before infancy
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avascular necrosis of the femoral head (no blood supply), degenerative changes, flattening of upper surface of femoral head
legg-calve-perthes disease
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4 stages of legg-calves-perthes disease
avascular stage (degenerative changes)
fragmentation/revascularazation: mottled appearacnce on xray
reparative stage: trying to repair itsself
regenerative stage
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S/sx of legg-calves-perthes disease
intermittent appearacnce of limp on affected side, pain (increases in AM), limited ROM
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Tx of legg-calves-perthes disease
surgery
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slipping of the femur head posteriorly and inferiorly, occurs in pre-adolescence, obese or very tall & thin rapid growth
slipped femoral capital epiphysis
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lateral curvature of spine
scoliosis
| no pain until severe, occurs around age 10
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Tx for scoliosis
observe, surgical, braces (slow progression of curve, boston brace & thoracic lumbar sacral orthotic TLSO)
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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
luque segmental spinal instrumentation (scoliosis)
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exaggeration of lumbar curvature
lordosis
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humpback
kyphosis
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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
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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S.sx of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
swelling, contractures, warm to touch, not red, stiffness increases in AM or with decrease of motion
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Rx for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ASA, NSAIDS, SAARDS, cytotozics, corticosteroids
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ability to spread to others
communicability
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time between the invasion of an organism and the onset of Sx of infection
incubation period
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time btwn the beginning of nonspecific Sx and specific Sx
prodromal period
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stage during which the specific Sx are evidnet
illness
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interval btwn when sx begin to fade and the return to full wellness
convalescent period
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how pathogen enters the body
portal of entry
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how organisms leave the body
portal of exit
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method by which the organisms are spread and enter a new individual to cause disease
chain of infection
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rash
exanthem
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how to relieve a itch or rash
dress in light cotton clothing, maintain hydration, fingernails short, press on itchy areas dont scratch, analgesics for comfort, antihistamines
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roseola infantum
human herpesvirus 6, high fever then rash, period of communicability is during febrile period
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rubella (german measles)
rash starts at face and goes down, joint stiffness, tx: Sx, transmission: droplet
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Measles (rubeola)
sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, droplet transmission, classic sign: kopliks spots on mouth (bright red with blue center)
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chicken pox (varicella)
contagious one day before the rash
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erythema infectiosum (5th disease)
rash on cheek then goes to extremites "slap cheek", droplet transmission, tx Sx
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poliomyelitis
encourage bed rest, direct and indirect contact
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mumps
ear ache, soft foods, direct and indirect contact
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scarlet fever
Tx PCN 7-10 days, large droplets and direct contact, fast progressivebeta hemolytic streptococci, group A
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diphtheria
bull neck, conjunctivitis, direct and indirect contact, ABx
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whooping cough (pertussis)
bordetella pertussis, direct and indirect contact, DtaP vaccine
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Type 1 DM
usually thin build, must inject exogenous insulin to survive, autoimmune destructive process, hyperglycemia progress to ketoacidosis, weight loss
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S.sx of type 1 dm
polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria
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Tx for type 1
3 meals, 3 snacks, carb counting, insluin (long acting, fast acting)
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somogyi
rebound
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dawn phenm.
increase of BS in am due to hormones
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Type 2 Dm
strong genetic predispostion, overwight, inactive, HTN, hyperlipidemia, diet, excercise
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S.sx of type 2
3 p's without weight loss, yeast infection, increase sleep, fatigue, dark mark on back of neck
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tx for type 2
educate, 3 meals, 1 snack, decrease carb intake/sodium/fat/calories, diet exercise, oral Rx or insulin
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chronic complications of DM
microvascular (eyes, kidneys) type 1
| macrovascular (heart) type 2
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trisomy 21 defect
down syndrome
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S.sx of down syndrome
broad flat nose, asian appearance, brushfileds spots, back of head flat, congenital heart defects
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what issues can you have with feeding
large tounge, feed slowly
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missing portion of chormosome 5
cri-du-chat syndrome
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S.sx of cri-du-chat syndrome
distinctive weak high pitched cry (cat), microcephaly, eyes far apart, severe mental retardation
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presence of one or more X chromosomes
klinefelters syndrome
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clinical manifestations of klinefelters syndrome
no distinctive physical characteristics before onset of puberty, infertility, decreased 2ndary sex characteristics, mental impairment
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Tx for klinefelters syndrome
none, can give testosterone to increase male characteristics
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only one functional X chromosome
turners syndrome
| 99% females die inutero
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Tx for turners syndrome
growth hormone, estrogen
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lacks HexA enzyme necessary for lipid metabolism
tay sach's disease
| found in jewish population
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S/sx tay sach's disease
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
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disease of metabolism, phenylalanine is an essential amino acid necessary for growth and repair of body cells
PKU phenylketonuria
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PKU
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increased phenylanlanine (builds up in brain tissue)
tyrosine (fair blond hair, blue eyes
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S.sx of PKU
seizure, exzema
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Dx for PKU
heal stick after 2 full days of mild feeding, then test again
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Tx for PKU
keep blood level below 8 (2-8)
| stay away from milk, nuts, meats, eggs, cheese, bread, rice, corn, pasta
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inborn error of metabolism, autosomal recessive, child is deficient in the liver enzyme galactose 1 phostphate uridyl transferase
galactosemia
(build up of galactose in brain liver eyes)
cataracts seizure, lethargy
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S.sx of galactosemia
appear normal at birth, after start of feedings, vomit & have weight loss, E coli sepsis,
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Tx for galactosemia
NO BREAST FEEDINGs, formula feedings (lactose free),
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group of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficienceies in the rate of production of specific globin chains of Hgb
thalassemia
| increase of incidence in ppl live near mediterranean sea
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S/sx
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
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tx for thalassemia
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
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gene level defect sex linked, deficiency of both T & B cells, unable to fight infection
severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)
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Dx of severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)
hx of infection, family hx, lymphocytopenia
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Tx for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID)
bone marrow transplant, gene therapy, if untx DIE
| BUBBLE BOY
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group of muscle diseases in childhood lack of protein needed for muscle contraction, progressive weakness and wasting of skeletal muscle
muscular dystrophy
| usually only live 20 years
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S.sx of muscular dystrophy
waddling gait, gowers sign (get up very slowly), progressive weakness and wasting of skeletal muscle
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Dx of muscluar dystrophy
muscle biopsy, EMG, serum CPK (elevated in skeletal muscle injury)
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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
hemophila
| female is carrier, males have disease
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which factor is the intrinsic factor of coagulation
factor VIII
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Dx of hemophillia
platelet cound WNL, prothrombin time WNL, thromboplastin abnormal, PTT abnormal
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S/sx of hemophilia
painful/swelling at joints, GI bleeds, nose bleeds,
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Tx for hemophilia
control bleeding, administer factor VIII, prevention is key
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if injury occurs
IV factor VIII, immpbilize joint, ice, avoid sutures
| NO ASA!!!
