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tinea DoC:
griseofulvin
scaly, pale, salmon-colored trunk lesions:
pityriasis rosea
psoriasis:
aggravated by stress
yellowish, greasy rash on scalp, ears, and forehead:
seborrheic dermatitis
impetigo tx:
staphylococcos: dicloxacillin
to avoid complications of GABHS in child - ARF and PGSN, use the antibiotic ___.
PCN
hyphema is a:
hemorrhagic lesion of the anterior chamber of the eye -> REFER to ophtalmologist
external OM DoC:
neomycin or polymyxin topically
if pt (+) for strep, but has a PCN allergy, give:
cephalosporin
"Steeple Sign" on PA and lateral films seen indicate:
croup
"Pickle Sign?"
mumps
child with suspected viral infection should avoid taking ___.
ASA
vesicles and ulcers on tongue and pharynx with loss of appetite, sore throat, dysphagia has ___. Treat with ___.
Herpangina; treat with APAP in order to reduce pain associated with oral ulcers and encourage fluid consumption
High fever for about a week, which subsides. Now, new onset scarlet rash. Likely dx?
roseola infantum
mumps contagious for:
1 day pre and 3 days post-swelling
classic varicella presentation:
centripetal progression, vesicular lesions, pruritus, lesions crust appear and crust over at varying intervals
measure head circumference up until:
36 m; 3y
tx of tinea is ___. Take it with ___. Length of tx for corporis; for onchyo?
griseofulvin PO; fatty foods enhance absorption; corporis tx length is 2-4w; onycho tx is 3-6 months - longer in toenails
eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) location, tx:
flexural, topical steroids, moisturizing creams abx for infections (m/c of which is erythromycin for Staph infections), antihistamines for pruritus
psoriasis locations, tx:
erythematous papules covered with thick white scales, chronic scaly plaques over elbows, knees, scalp; pinpoint pits in nail plate; Auspitz sign; tx with emollient creams topical steoids, Nizoral, phototherapy; DoC is topical steroids: fluocinonide / Lidex or clobetasol / Temovate
port wine stain's aka
neveus flammeus, stork bite
bacterial conjunctivitis
H. influ., Strepto. pneumo; yellow-green d/c, often unilateral, Winter Months; tx: erythromycin, fluoroquinolones
viral conjunctivitis
self-limiting; usually adenovirus, >6y/o; clear, watery d/c, URTI sx, Spring and Fall
pre-req for development of rheumatic fever?
infection with GABHS
commonly occurs with atopic dermatitis (aka eczema)?
asthma
candida infection's aka:
moniliasis, candidiasis, thrush
if using Lamisil / terbinafine for ___, should monitor ___ periodically.
onychomycoses; check LFT's
for Strep throat, what is DoC:
PCN V
for H. Influenzae, what is the DoC?
ceftriaxone: 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones (cipro-, moxi-, levo-, gemi-floxacin)
DoC for scabies:
permethrin / Elimite 5% cream; applied at bedtime; wash of in AM; wash all clothing and linens in hot water; second application 1 week later
tinea versicolor tx:
selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% / Selsun Blue
cradle cap aka:
seborrheic dermatitis
head lice tx:
permethrin 1% / Nix shampoo for 10 minutes, rinse out; wash all linens and clothing for 30 min on high heat
in pediatric pt. what is the DoC for sinusitis? length of tx?
amox 80mg/kg/d OR Augmentin 45mg/kg/d OR Azithromycin 50mg/kg/d OR erythromycin 50mg/kg/d
DoC for thrush?
oral Nystatin / fluconazole
etx of epiglottitis?
H. Influenza, Type B (HiB); "Thumb Sign" seen on lateral C-spine plain films, REFER!
influenza incubation period?
1-4d
HAV contagious for how long?
1-3w
rubeola / Measles rash presents first where?
forehead -> face -> trunk; maculopapular rash; Koplik spots (small white papules on diffusely red base on the buccal mucosa)
Rubella / German Measles contagion period:
7d prior to and 7 days post illness
erythema infectiosum aka
Fifth Disease; Slapped-Cheek Syndrome
tx MRSA dermatological infection with:
Bactrim is MRSA DoC
meningococcal meningitis cutaneous symptoms?
petechiae, "blueberry muffin" appearance; can progress to purpura and SHOCK
prophylaxis for MCV exposure:
oral Rifampin 10mg/kg/dose PO 2xdx2d OR
ceftriaxone / Rocephin IM 125mg (< 15y/o) or 250mg for pt >15y/o
cat scratch fever etx, findings, duration, tx?
Bartonella henselae - a G(-) bacillus, contact with infected animal; much LAD; lasts 2-4m; tx is symptomatic / supportive
most fevers are caused by:
viruses
FUO, defined:
prolonged fever (>3w) with unknown etiology (>100F) AND no specific dx after 3-7d or after 3d of outpatient visits, etc.
dosage for pads with fever of APAP:
10-15mg/kg q 4-6h for children >2m/o
majority of pediatric fevers last ___ days.
2-3d
any febrile infant (2-3m or younger) with a temperature > 100.4 needs hospitalization and septic workup
true; c'est vrai!
m/c chronic condition in children is:
asthma / reactive airway disease; 1/15 Americans, 1/4 of ER visits, #1 reason for missed school days
in asthma workup, suspect ___ sx at night:
increased cough, chest tightness, dyspnea, and wheezing at night in asthma
CPM in nml NB:
30-60 cpm
nml CPM in a 1-4 year old:
20-30cpm
nml CPM in a 12+ year old pt:
12-20cpm
acute bronchitis: etx, sx, tx:
viral inflammation of tracheal and bronchial mucosa; dry, hacking unproductive cough, may have dyspnea; tx: supportive, self-limiting illness
chronic bronchitis:
productive cough for >3 months for >= 2 consecutive years; cough and wheezing likely
bronchiolitis: etx, sx, tx:
RSV viral inflammation of small airways, decreased expiratory flow; peak incidence in 2-6 month olds; secondary smoke is a RF
Pneumonia, bacterial tx:
< 5y/o
> 5y/o
<5 y/o: amoxicillin or, if Complicated -> cefuroxime and vancomycin
>5 y/o: azithromycin 12 mg/kg/d
Pneumonia, if Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is the causative agent tx:
erythromycin, azitrhomycin or (vancomycin)
Port Wine Stain / Neveu Flammeus covering 1/2 the face can signify:
Sturg-Weber Syndrome: seizures, retardation, glaucoma, hemiplegia
m/c benign tumor of infancy is:
hemangioma
oral dosage for antibiotics in acne and drugs:
erythromycin 250-500mg 2xd
doxycycline 50-100mg 2xd (NOT in <8y/o because it's a tetracycline)
common acne treatment includes three treatment components:
benzoyl peroxide 2.5% + Retin-A + topical Erythromycin 1%
watch for photosensitizing effect
impetigo: etx, tx:
(#1) Staph and GABHS, most likely; tx with systemic abx: dicloxacillin or erythromycin and topical mupirocin / Bactroban 3xdx10d applied to affected skin
impetigo contagious until:
48 hours after proper abx treatment has commenced
Griseofulvin PO for ___.
Tinea infections; take with fatty meal; photosensitizing
if diaper rash continues longer than 3d, it is considered:
colonized with candida; use Nystatin cream / powder
>6 cafe au lait spots could indicate:
neurofibromatosis
milia: appearance, etx
white, yellow papules, increased sebaceous activity due to maternal hormones; 50% of infants get it
erythema toxicum appearance:
50% of newborns, small firm pustules and papules, clustered in up to 100; brief, transient, no tx; first 48h of life
MRSA, revisited:
abx tx:
1st line: Bactrim
clindamycin
doxycycline or minocycline (photosensitivity and NOT for <8y/o)
cat scratch disease / fever:
m/c cause of chronic LAD, pt is usually not very sick; NOT bacterial; spontaneous resolution in 2-4m
retinoblastoma, m/c finding:
strabismus; usually by 2y/o; rare intraocular tumor; metastasis; REFER; m/c malignant tumor in infant
Moro Reflex, defined:
startle at loud noise (birth to 3m)
what abx to use for sinusitis if allergic to PCN (amoxicillin or Augmentin is DoC for sinusitis)?
azithromycin or erythromycin
3 m/c etx of bacterial nasopharyngitis:
1. GABHS (30%)
2. Neisseria Gonorrhea
3. Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
for Strep throat, DoC is:
PCN V / G IM (erythromycin if allergic to PCN)
for Scarlet Fever, DoC is:
PCN V / G IM (remember, it is a sequela of GABHS...)
if increased inspiratory effort in child, suspect:
upper airway obstruction
if increased expiratory effort in a child, suspect:
lower airway obstruction
CF diagnosed via:
sweat test
CF sweat test result indicating (+) for CF?
chloride concentration >60mmol/L
CF primary affected systems:
respiratory and GI (insufficient pancreatic enzymes produced)
CF, other problems associated with:
increased risk of DM, osteoporosis, infertile males, lower fertility in females; lung deficiency begins early; nutrient deficiencies