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What medications may be given to a child with enuresis?
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Desmopressin, Tofrinal, or Oxybutynin
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This is characterized by the backward flow of urine in the urinary tract when voiding.
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Vesicoureteral reflux
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Cloudy, dark (tea colored) or blood-tinged urine may indicate what?
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VUR
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This is a symptom complex syndrome characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, altered immunity, and edema.
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Nephrotic syndrome
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What are the clinical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome?
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anorexia, fatigue, pallor, diarrhea, abd pain, decreased urine output, foamy or frothy urine, edema, weight increase, ascites, pleural effusion, shiny skin, slighly decreased BP
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What is typically the first sign of nephrotic syndrome?
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periorbital edema
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What meds may be given for nephrotic syndrome?
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corticosteroids or an oral alkylating agent such as leukeran; IV albumin or diuretics, ACE inhibitor, antibiotics
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What may result from acute glomerulonephritis?
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high BP, edema, heart failure
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What are the clinical manifestations of AGN?
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infection about 10-14 days before onset, irritability, fatigue, anorexia, pallor, high BP, edema, wt gain, oliguria, hematuria, CVA tenderness
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When are the brain, spinal cord and nerves formed?
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first trimester of pregnancy
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When is myelinization almost complete?
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2 years
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When does the posterior fontanel close? Anterior?
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3 months, 4 months
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Decerebrate posturing indicates damage to what?
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midbrain
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Decorticate posturing indicates what?
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cerebral cortext dysfunction
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This posturing involves adduction of arms at the shoulders and arms and wrists flexed over the chest, hands fisted, and legs extended and adducted
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decorticate posturing
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What meds may be given to manage ICP?
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diuretics and corticosteroids
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What are the characteristics of diabetes insipidus?
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high urine output, wt loss, hypotension, tachycardia, thirst, anxiety, depression, apathy
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What happens in SIADH?
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low urine output
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This is protrusion of meningeal tissue throgh opening in the bone.
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Encephalocele
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This type of spina bifida does not affect the spinal cord. External signs may include dimpling of the skin, nevi, or hair tufts.
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spina bifida oculta
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This type of spina bifida is characterized by a sac, which contains meninges and CSF, protruding outside the vertebrae, usually little to no neurologic involvement
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Meningocele
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This type of spina bifida involves cord and accompanying nerve roots; sensorimotor deficits, urinary and bowel problems occur
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Myelomeningocele
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This is when CSF accumulates, usually under pressure, producing dilation of the ventricles
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hydrocephalus
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Impaired absorption of CSF within the arachnoid space is this type of hydrocephalus.
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communicating
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Obstruction of the flow of CSF through the ventricular system is this kind of hydrocephalus.
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noncommunicating
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This is an acute, multi-system disorder that follows a mild viral infection, usually influenza or varicella.
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Reye syndrome
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Lead affects the kidneys and results in increased urinary output of what?
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glucose and protein
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What is a hematologic manifestation of lead poisoning?
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anemia
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Lead tests revealing a serum lead level > __ mcg/dL is considered positive for lead poisoning.
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10
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What type of therapy is adminstered for lead poisoning?
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chelation therapy
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What medication given for lead poisoning cannot be given to a child with peanut allergy?
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Dimercaprol
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This med for lead poisoning can be given orally and sprinkled on food.
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Succimer
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How does dry drowning occur?
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profound laryngospasm
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What determines a good prognosis in near drowning?
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submersion under 5 mins and CPR for less than 10 mins
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What's the best way to treat burns that do not heal in 7-10 days?
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excision and autograft
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This is a highly contagious skin infection caused by staph, strep or both
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impetigo
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This is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.
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Tinea
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This is lice.
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Pediculosis
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How is pediculosis treated?
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Rid, Nix, Kwell (neurotoxic)
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This is a common contagious mite infection.
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Scabies
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How is scabies treated?
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Elimite or Lindane (not for children under 2 or pregnant women)
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At birth, a newborn has a naturally occuring elevation in ___.
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red blood cells
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What is iron deficiency anemia?
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inadequate supply of iron for normal RBC formation
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Iron deficiency anemia chiefly noted in what populations?
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toddlers and adolescent girls
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Hemoglogin of 9.5-11 would be considered?
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mild anemia
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hemoglogin of 8-9.4 is?
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moderate anemia
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hemoglobin < 8 is?
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severe anemia
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This is a group of chronic, genetic, severe, hemolytic diseases associated with hemoglobin S
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sickle cell anemia
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What are some s/s of sickle cell anemia?
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enlarged spleen and liver, hematuria, inability to concentrate urine, enuresis, bone weakness, abd. pain
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What medication would you not give to someone with SCA due to increased risk for seizures?
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Demerol
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This is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by a deficient synthesis of specific globulin chains of the Hgb molecule.
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Thallassemia
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What are some early signs of thallasemia?
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anemia, unexplained fever, poor feeding, poor wt gain, enlarged spleen
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What are some long term complications of Thallasemia?
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splenomegaly, skeletal complications, cardiac complications, gallbladder disease, liver enlargement, skin changes, growth retardation
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Factor level of 5% to 50% and prolonged bleeding only when injured is what?
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mild hemophilia
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factor level of 1% to 5% and prolonged bleeding occurs with trauma or surgery and possibly spontaneous is what?
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moderate hemophilia
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factor level under 1% and prolonged bleeding occurs spontaneously is what?
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severe hemophilia
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What med is Factor VIII that can be given for hemophilia?
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cryoprecipitate
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This is a disease in which the number of circulating platelets is reduced.
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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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what meds may be given for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
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prednisone, IVIG, and Anti-D antibody
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What is Category A of HIV?
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mildly symptomatic=2 or more symptoms
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What is Category B of HIV?
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moderately symptomatic = more serious infections
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What is Category C of HIV?
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severely symptomatic = serious infections such as TB, septicemia
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What immunization should not be given to a child with HIV?
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varicella
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