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What medications may be given to a child with enuresis?
Desmopressin, Tofrinal, or Oxybutynin
This is characterized by the backward flow of urine in the urinary tract when voiding.
Vesicoureteral reflux
Cloudy, dark (tea colored) or blood-tinged urine may indicate what?
VUR
This is a symptom complex syndrome characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, altered immunity, and edema.
Nephrotic syndrome
What are the clinical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome?
anorexia, fatigue, pallor, diarrhea, abd pain, decreased urine output, foamy or frothy urine, edema, weight increase, ascites, pleural effusion, shiny skin, slighly decreased BP
What is typically the first sign of nephrotic syndrome?
periorbital edema
What meds may be given for nephrotic syndrome?
corticosteroids or an oral alkylating agent such as leukeran; IV albumin or diuretics, ACE inhibitor, antibiotics
What may result from acute glomerulonephritis?
high BP, edema, heart failure
What are the clinical manifestations of AGN?
infection about 10-14 days before onset, irritability, fatigue, anorexia, pallor, high BP, edema, wt gain, oliguria, hematuria, CVA tenderness
When are the brain, spinal cord and nerves formed?
first trimester of pregnancy
When is myelinization almost complete?
2 years
When does the posterior fontanel close? Anterior?
3 months, 4 months
Decerebrate posturing indicates damage to what?
midbrain
Decorticate posturing indicates what?
cerebral cortext dysfunction
This posturing involves adduction of arms at the shoulders and arms and wrists flexed over the chest, hands fisted, and legs extended and adducted
decorticate posturing
What meds may be given to manage ICP?
diuretics and corticosteroids
What are the characteristics of diabetes insipidus?
high urine output, wt loss, hypotension, tachycardia, thirst, anxiety, depression, apathy
What happens in SIADH?
low urine output
This is protrusion of meningeal tissue throgh opening in the bone.
Encephalocele
This type of spina bifida does not affect the spinal cord. External signs may include dimpling of the skin, nevi, or hair tufts.
spina bifida oculta
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
Meningocele
This type of spina bifida involves cord and accompanying nerve roots; sensorimotor deficits, urinary and bowel problems occur
Myelomeningocele
This is when CSF accumulates, usually under pressure, producing dilation of the ventricles
hydrocephalus
Impaired absorption of CSF within the arachnoid space is this type of hydrocephalus.
communicating
Obstruction of the flow of CSF through the ventricular system is this kind of hydrocephalus.
noncommunicating
This is an acute, multi-system disorder that follows a mild viral infection, usually influenza or varicella.
Reye syndrome
Lead affects the kidneys and results in increased urinary output of what?
glucose and protein
What is a hematologic manifestation of lead poisoning?
anemia
Lead tests revealing a serum lead level > __ mcg/dL is considered positive for lead poisoning.
10
What type of therapy is adminstered for lead poisoning?
chelation therapy
What medication given for lead poisoning cannot be given to a child with peanut allergy?
Dimercaprol
This med for lead poisoning can be given orally and sprinkled on food.
Succimer
How does dry drowning occur?
profound laryngospasm
What determines a good prognosis in near drowning?
submersion under 5 mins and CPR for less than 10 mins
What's the best way to treat burns that do not heal in 7-10 days?
excision and autograft
This is a highly contagious skin infection caused by staph, strep or both
impetigo
This is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.
Tinea
This is lice.
Pediculosis
How is pediculosis treated?
Rid, Nix, Kwell (neurotoxic)
This is a common contagious mite infection.
Scabies
How is scabies treated?
Elimite or Lindane (not for children under 2 or pregnant women)
At birth, a newborn has a naturally occuring elevation in ___.
red blood cells
What is iron deficiency anemia?
inadequate supply of iron for normal RBC formation
Iron deficiency anemia chiefly noted in what populations?
toddlers and adolescent girls
Hemoglogin of 9.5-11 would be considered?
mild anemia
hemoglogin of 8-9.4 is?
moderate anemia
hemoglobin < 8 is?
severe anemia
This is a group of chronic, genetic, severe, hemolytic diseases associated with hemoglobin S
sickle cell anemia
What are some s/s of sickle cell anemia?
enlarged spleen and liver, hematuria, inability to concentrate urine, enuresis, bone weakness, abd. pain
What medication would you not give to someone with SCA due to increased risk for seizures?
Demerol
This is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by a deficient synthesis of specific globulin chains of the Hgb molecule.
Thallassemia
What are some early signs of thallasemia?
anemia, unexplained fever, poor feeding, poor wt gain, enlarged spleen
What are some long term complications of Thallasemia?
splenomegaly, skeletal complications, cardiac complications, gallbladder disease, liver enlargement, skin changes, growth retardation
Factor level of 5% to 50% and prolonged bleeding only when injured is what?
mild hemophilia
factor level of 1% to 5% and prolonged bleeding occurs with trauma or surgery and possibly spontaneous is what?
moderate hemophilia
factor level under 1% and prolonged bleeding occurs spontaneously is what?
severe hemophilia
What med is Factor VIII that can be given for hemophilia?
cryoprecipitate
This is a disease in which the number of circulating platelets is reduced.
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
what meds may be given for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
prednisone, IVIG, and Anti-D antibody
What is Category A of HIV?
mildly symptomatic=2 or more symptoms
What is Category B of HIV?
moderately symptomatic = more serious infections
What is Category C of HIV?
severely symptomatic = serious infections such as TB, septicemia
What immunization should not be given to a child with HIV?
varicella