peds75 Flashcards
1
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nystagmus
A
dilantin, phencyclidine
2
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retinal hemorrhages in kid who ingested poison
A
carbon monoxide, methanol
3
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causes of increased anion gap
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AMUDPILES; alcohol, methanol, uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis, paraldehyde, iron and isoniazid, lactic acidosis, ethylene glycol, salicylates
4
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radioopaque substances in the stomach due to poisoning
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CHIPE; chloral hydrate and calcium, heavy metals, iodine and iron, phenothiazines, enteric-coated tablets
5
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what do you give for hypoglycemia
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dextrose
6
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altered mental status in a kid presenting to the ED
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naloxone for possible opiate overdose
7
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syrup of ipecac
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induces emesis ; effective only in the first 30 mins after ingestion; contraindicated in victims with decr consciousness, caustic ingestions, or kids less than 6 months
