14 NOV 2016 1541 PED Flashcards
which primary tumor of bone?
- sclerotic, cortical lesion on imaging with central nidus of luncency
- pain is worse at night and unrelated to activity
- pain is quickly relieved by NSAIDs
osteoid osteoma
what is the normal amount of formula for an infant to take per day?
32 oz
what is the first line treatment for localized ringworm infection?
topical antifungal - clotrimazole, terbinafine
what is the treatment for impetigo (localized and extensive)?
- localized: mupirocin
- extensive: cephalexin
what is the most successful treatment for nocturnal enuresis? what is the first line PHARMALOGICAL treatment?
- best overall: enuresis alarms
- best medication: desmopression (followed by TCAs - imipramine)
the two most common organisms responsible for osteomyelitis in children with sickle cell disease are:
- salmonella (75%)
- staph aureus (25%)
what is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in healthy children?
staph aureus
what is the treatment for osteomyelitis in a child with sickle cell disease?
- third gen ceph
- anti-staph (oxacillin, vanco)
what is the primary dose limiting side effect of hydroxyurea (used for sickle cell occlusive crises)?
myelosuppression
what are the lab / electrolyte abnormalities seen in pyloric stenosis?
hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis