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Test 2 Flashcards

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What are the pediatric differences in the GI system?

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small stomach capacity. increased peristalsis. relaxed cardiac sphincter. decreased enzymes. distention from gas. immature liver.

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What are structural disorders of the GI system?

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cleft lip and palate
pyloric stenosis
intussusception

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What are malabsorption disorders of the GI system?

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celiac disease

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What are motility disorders of the GI system?

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acute diarrhea

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What issues can cleft lip/palate cause?

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feeding difficulties
dental deformities
speech problems
otitis media
hearing problems
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What is some preop nursing care of cleft lip/palate?

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support parents
modified feeding or NPO
age-appropriate preoperative education
discuss surgical expectations
multidisciplinary team support
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How do you facilitate feedings with cleft lip/palate?

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special feeders
encourage breast feeding
allow extra time for feeds
burp frequently
upright position 30 min post feed
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What is post op nursing care for cleft lip/palate?

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pain management, maintain suture line, nutritional support, home care teaching

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What are symptoms of pyloric stenosis?

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occasional emesis -> projectile vomiting
visible peristaltic waves
palpable olive-sized mass
hyperactive bowel sounds
dehydration, electrolyte imbalances
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What is the nursing care for pyloric stenosis?

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meet fluid and electrolyte needs - IVFs.
minimize weight loss - daily weights, I&Os, IVFs. post op, small frequent feedings. do not rock or play for 30 minutes after feeds
promote comfort - pain management, don’t life legs to change diaper
prevent infection - incision care, monitor temp & RR

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What is intussusception?

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portion of intestine prolapses and telescopes back

most common in infancy and in males

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What are symptoms of intussusception?

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abrupt onset. acute pain. vomiting -> bilious. brown stool -> reddish currant jelly. palpable abdominal mass

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How is intussusception diagnosed?

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abdominal xray/ultrasound

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How is an intussusception treated?

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contrast air or barium enema
stomach decompression
possible surgery

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What is celiac disease?

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gluten-sensitive enteropathy. immunologic disorder - intolerance of gluten

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What are signs and symptoms of celiac disease?

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chronic diarrhea, impaired growth, abdominal distention. decreased appetite, decreased energy, muscle wasting.

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How is celiac disease diagnosed?

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fecal fat, duodenal biopsy, clinical improvement, special serum antibodies.

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How do you treat celiac disease?

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gluten free diet

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What to teach with celiac disease?

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allowed foods, risks of noncompliance

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What are some grains that contain gluten?

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barley, bran, couscous, farina, graham flour, orzo, rye, semolina, wheat, wheat brain, wheat germ, wheat starch.

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What is the concern with acute diarrhea?

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alters fluids & electrolyte balance

rapid dehydration in infants & small children -> hypovolemic shock and death

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What is the treatment for acute diarrhea?

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slow losses and rehydrate with adequate electrolytes/nutrition

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What is the nursing care for acute diarrhea?

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prevent dehydration.
provide rehydration fluids
family support & teaching

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What are pediatric differences for the GU system?

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small bladder capacity, add 2 to their age = ounces bladder can hold

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In the GU system, under the age of 2, children are less efficient at... ?
electrolyte and acid-base balance excretion of drugs from body concentrating urine
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What are diagnostic procedures for GU disorders?
``` cystoscopy diuretic renogram intravenous pyelogram voiding cystourethrogram lab tests - BUN, creatine, urinalysis ```
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What do you assess in the GU system?
urine characteristics pain or discomfort edema appearance of genitalia
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What is the normal urine output for infants?
2 mL/kg/hr
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What is the normal urine output for children?
0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hr
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What is the normal urine output for adolescents?
40 to 80 mL/hr
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What is hypospadias or epispadias?
abnormal location of urethral meatus in males
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How do you diagnose hypospadias or epispadias?
prenatal US or observation
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How do you treat hypospadias or epispadias?
surgery
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What is the nursing care of hypospadias or epispadias?
protect surgical site encourage fluids double diapering - second diaper catches urine from stent
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What are the medications post op of hypospadias or epispadias repair?
analgesics, prophylactic antibiotics, and anticholinergics to reduce bladder spasms
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What is cryptorchidism?
failure of testicle to descend
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What are complications of cryptorchidism?
infertility & malignancy - testicular cancer
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When do testicles usually descend?
spontaneously by 3 months
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What is post op teaching for cryptorchidism?
no tub baths x2 days keep clean & dry avoid straddling on hip or straddle toys x 2 weeks
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What is primary enuresis?
never dry, infants. delayed neuromuscular maturation small bladder capacity
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What is secondary enuresis?
stress, UTI, DM, sleep disorder
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What is nocturnal enuresis?
bedwetting
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What is the treatment of enuresis?
fluid restriction, bladder exercises, timed voiding, enuresis alarms, reward systems, medications.
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What are medications used for enuresis?
desmopressin - nasal spray with antidiuretic effect imipramine - anticholinergic, reduces bladder spasms oxybutynin - for urgency
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What is nephrotic syndrome characterized by?
``` edema - protein loss -> osmotic pressure change retain sodium and water massive proteinuria hypoalbumninemia, hypoproteinemia altered immunity ```
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What are symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?
increased edema, anorexia, weight gain from retaining fluid, HTN, irritability
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How do you diagnose nephrotic syndrome?
history, symptoms, labs
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What medications are used with nephrotic syndrome?
``` corticosteroids 12 weeks diuretics - relieves edema antihypertensive antibiotics - risk for infection iv albumin - replace low albumin levels ```
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What are interventions for nephrotic syndrome?
``` monitor side effects of meds prevent infection prevent skin break down meet nutritional and fluid needs promote rest support and home care teaching ```
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What is acute glomerulonephritis?
most common inflammation of glomeruli of kidney
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What is acute glomerulonephritis a response to?
group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus or strep throat
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What are characteristics of acute glomerulonephritis?
``` history of strep infection signs emerge 10-21 days after immune complex reaction on glomerular capillary wall decreased GFR, RBC excreted Ha, H3O retained -> edema ```
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What are signs and symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis?
acute pain, usually asymptomatic, tea colored urine
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What labs diagnose acute glomerulonephritis?
BUN, Creatine, GFR
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What is the treatment of acute glomerulonephritis?
relief of symptoms & supportive care | bed rest, treat edema, HTN
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What is the nursing care for acute glomerulonephritis?
``` monitor fluid status prevent infection prevent skin break down meet nutritional needs provide emotional support teaching needs ```
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What are some pediatric differences in the brain and spinal cord?
not well protected from trauma nerve impulse development rapid brain growth continues until age 5-8 myelination incomplete at birth
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What are pediatrics more at risk for?
brain injury, skill fracture, neck injury, and compression fractures
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What is hydrocephalus?
a structural defect of the brain, enlarged ventricles due to too much CSF. can be congenital or acquired
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What is the diagnostic tests for hydrocephalus?
signs/symptoms of increasing ICP - increase in head circumference. older child - HA, vomiting, irritable
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What is the treatment for hydrocephalus?
remove obstruction or create bypass ventriculoperitoneal shunt ventriculoatrial shunt
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What are complications of surgery for hydrocephalus?
shunt malfunction or failure | infection
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What is pre-op nursing care for hydrocephalus?
position carefully & reposition frequently support head a& neck, HC checks daily skin care: prevent breakdown feedings - prone to vomiting monitor for s/s of increased ICP
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What is post-op nursing care for hydrocephalus?
positioning - flat for 24 hours, gradually rise. fed on side. aseptic technique monitor for shunt malfunction, infection, increase ICP teaching
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What is meningomyelocele (or spina bifida)?
spinal fluid-filled meningeal sac
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How must meningomyelocele be treated?
surgery in 24-48 hours of birth
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How is meningomyelocele diagnosed?
may be diagnosed prenatally | CT, MRI, and Xray
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What decreases the chance of meningomyelocele ( spina bifida)?
adding folic acid to diet of pregnant woman
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What are clinical manifestations of meningomyelocele?
spinal fluid filled meningeal sac hydrocephalus - 85% associative seizures lowest - mild weakness, bowel, & bladder issues highest - paralysis of legs, weakness, and sensory loss of trunk, loss of bowel, bladder control
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What causes neonatal abstinence syndrome?
maternal drug use
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What are symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
withdrawal. | effects CNS, ANS, GI tract
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How to treat neonatal abstinence syndrome?
reduce effects of withdrawal- phenabarbitol, klonadine, bundle baby, reduce stimuli.
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What is cerebral palsy?
a movement & posture disorder. caused by an assault on the immature brain.
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What is the focus of therapy for cerebral palsy?
want them as independent as possible
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What are common learning disabilities?
dyslexia - reading dyscalculia - math dysgraphia - writing dyspraxia - motor skills
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What is the goal in treating learning disabilities?
maximize learning potential | maintain healthy self-esteem
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What is the goal of treating children with disabilities?
maximize child's potential
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What scale is used to assess level of consciousness?
Glasgow coma scale
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What is a late cardiac sign of increased ICP?
bradycardia
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What urinary problem is associated with spina bifida?
neurogenic bladder
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What is spasticity?
hypertonia with uncontrolled movement seen in cerebral palsy
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What is athetosis?
constant involuntary writhing motions seen in cerebral palsy
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What are the respiratory differences in pediatrics?
``` airway is smaller in diameter and shorter increased airway resistance fewer alveoli for gas exchange cartilage more flexible increased oxygen consumption large tongue and epiglottis ```
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What is included in a respiratory assessment?
respiratory effort, color, position of comfort, behavior change, breath sounds, cough, vital signs, O2 saturation, family history.
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What are symptoms of respiratory distress in children?
nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, restlessness, anxiety, fearful affect, diaphoresis, decreased O2 saturation, behavioral changes, and general cyanosis.
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What are symptoms of hypoxia?
early - Restlessness, Anxiety, Tachycardia/Tachypnea | late- Bradycardia, Extreme restlessness, Dyspnea
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What are symptoms of hypoxia in children?
Feeding difficulty, Inspiratory stridor, Nasal flaring, Expiratory grunting, Sternal retractions.
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What is the treatment for respiratory distress?
start oxygen position of comfort bed rest calm environment
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What are diagnostic tests for respiratory disorders?
bronchoscopy, imaging studies, sleep studies, pulse ox, spirometry/pulmonary function tests, sweat chloride tests, arterial blood gases
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What are characteristics of impaired gas exchange?
abnormal ABGs (hypoxia, hypercapnia) decreased O2 sat altered LOC dyspnea
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What are characteristics of ineffective airway clearance?
``` adventitious breath sounds ineffective or absent cough inability to remove secretions diminished breath sounds sputum production ```
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What are characteristics of ineffective breathing pattern?
low rate, depth, minute volume use of accessory muscles nasal flaring orthopnea, dyspnea
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What are respiratory interventions?
``` oxygen humidity incentive spirometer chest physiotherapy suction medications CPAP, or ventilator ```
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What are some respiratory medications?
bronchodilators - reverse or prevent bronchospasm anti-inflammatory agents - reduce inflammation antimicrobials
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What are some acute respiratory conditions?
otitis media tonsillitis bronchiolitis croup syndromes
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What is otitis media?
inflammation of middle ear related to E tub dysfunction can lead to hearing impairment
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What are risk factors for otitis media?
male children, day care centers, allergies, pacifier use, exposure to tobacco smoke, multiple siblings, cleft lip/palate
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What are symptoms of otitis media?
tympanic membrane very red, may be bulging irritability, and pulling at ear n/v, FEVER
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What is the treatment of otitis media?
observation analgesics antibiotics myringotomy/tympanostomy tubes
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What is tonsillitis?
inflammation of tonsils
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What are symptoms of tonsillitis?
frequent throat infections, breathing and swallowing difficulties, persistent redness of tonsils. sleep apnea. nasal stuffiness. discharge & postnasal drip. cough
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What is the treatment for tonsillitis?
antibiotics, surgery - watchful waiting
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What is bronchiolitis?
lower airway inflammation often caused by RSV. excessive mucus plugs airway resembles pneumonia on xray October to march risk for respiratory failure
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What is the treatment of bronchiolitis?
``` maintain droplet isolation humidified oxygen for O2 sats <90% CR nad puls ox monitors nasal suctioning before feeds nebulized salene treatments - loosens secretions reduce anxiety fluids ```
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What is croup syndrome?
upper air way inflammation
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What are clinical manifestations of croup syndrome?
inspiratory stridor seal-like barking cough hoarseness worse at night
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What are the four classic "D" signs of epiglottitis?
Dysphonia, Dysphagia, Drooling, Distressed respiratory effort with stridor
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What is Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?
chronic lung disease of newborn
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What increases the risk for BPD?
use of ventilator and oxygen less than 28 weeks gestation less than 1000 grams PDA, MAS
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What are the symptoms of BPD?
``` increased respiratory effort and O2 need failure to thrive right-sided heart failure growth & development delays impaired cognition pulmonary dysfuction ```
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What are medications for BPD?
``` bronchodilators corticosteroids diuretics potassium chloride - replace K with diuretics Palizumab (Synagis) pneumococcal vaccine at age 2 ```
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What is cystic fibrosis?
autosomal recessive genetic disorder of the exocrine glands. affects transport of Cl & Na across cell membranes results in very thick mucus which obstructs ducts of multiple organs
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What are clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis?
``` chronic, moist productive coughf frequent respiratory infections adventitious breath sounds chronic sinus infections clubbing and a barrel chest poor weight gain/ FTT bulky, smelly stools, partial small bowel obstruction infertifility ```
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What are diagnostic tests for cystic fibrosis?
newborn screaning for trypsinogen chromosome mutation analysis sweat chrloride test - normal <40
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What is the treatment of cystic fibrosis?
``` maintain respiratory function control inflammation and infection reduce mucus accumulation promote optimal nutrition prevent intestinal blockage ```
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What are medications for cystic fibrosis?
``` broncodilators dornase alfa - aerosol ( pulmozyme) hypertonic saline ibuprofen antibiotics pancreatic enzymes multivitamins, iron Vitamins A, D, E, K ```
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What are signs of asthma?
frequent coughing wheezing, maybe only with auscultation bronchoconstriction, airway swelling, mucus production
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What is asthma?
chronic inflammatory disease. normal protective mechanisms of the lungs overreact to a trigger
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What is the clinical therapy for asthma?
medications, hydration, education, and support
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What is the goal of treating asthma?
maintain control long term use least amount of medication reduce risk of adverse effects