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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is the prognosis of Preterm Birth or Prematurity

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“technology advances have made survival possible; depends on age ,weight, and anomalies present
on gestational age, weight, and the occurrence
of anomalies and developmental deficits.”

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What is the prognosis of Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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improved because of better understanding; advances in technology in drug and respiratory therapy

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What is the prognosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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good with early and aggressive intervention; maintainence of adequate oxygen crucial; gradual improvement

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What is the prognosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity

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may resolve themselves; leads to other vision conditions (amblyopia, myopia, etc.); glasses in future

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What is the prognosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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without aggressive intervention death occurs;

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What is the prognosis of Robinow Syndrome

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no cure for condition; live normal lifespan

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What is the prognosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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high risk for sudden cardiac death; diagnosed and avoiding strenuous exercise necessary

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What is the prognosis of Down Syndrome

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no cure for condition; typically live normal lifespan or die around 50-60 years of age

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What is the prognosis of Cerebral Palsy

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brain damage cannot be reversed; no cure

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What is the prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy

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poor prognosis; wheelchaired by 9-12. death usually by 10 years after onset

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What is the prognosis of Spina Bifida Occulta

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good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Meningocele

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early surgical intervention provides good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Myelomeningocele

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nerve damage is irreversible; surgical intervention to halt progression of neurological symptoms

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nerve damage is irreversible; surgical intervention to halt progression of neurological symptoms

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varies depending on extent; watch for onset of neurological symptoms

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What is the prognosis of Anencephaly

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lack sufficient cerebral tissue to sustain life

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What is the prognosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries

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good for children when casting is performed or splits can used early in life

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What is the prognosis of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)

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good for children when casting is performed or splits can used early in life

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What is the prognosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

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good when therapy is instituted early in the neonatal period

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What is the prognosis of Cleft Lip and Palate

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good with surgical repair

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What is the prognosis of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)

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good with surgical intervention movng testicle to the scrotum; necessary early in life

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What is the prognosis of Wilms’ Tumor

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highest survival rates of all childhood cancers; based on stage and tumor histology

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What is the prognosis of Phimosis

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good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

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good with prompt surgical interaction

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What is the prognosis of Hirschprung’s Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

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varies depending on extent; colotomy usually closed within a year

25
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What is the prognosis of Cystic Fibrosis

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long term prognosis is not favorable; treatment improves quality of life

26
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What is the prognosis of Phenylketonuria

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excellent when placed on a phenylalanine-free diet

27
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What is the prognosis of Klinefelter’s Syndrome

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no cure for syndrome; natural fatherhood won’t be achieved

28
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What is the prognosis of Turner’s Syndrome

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good with no other complicating conditions

29
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What is the prognosis Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)

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good for recovery; may have scarring from eruptions

30
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What is the prognosis of Diptheria

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prompt intervention and completion of antibiotics good prognosis

31
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What is the prognosis of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)

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most children recover; may develop orchitis, meningitis, and encephalitis as a sequela

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What is the prognosis of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

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prompt intervention and hydration monitoring with completion of antibiotics good prognosis

33
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What is the prognosis of Measles (Rubeola)

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good prognosis if uncomplicated; lead to pneumonia, otitis media, conjunctivitis, and encephalitis

34
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What is the prognosis of (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)

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prognosis is good

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What is the prognosis of Tetanus

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carries a 35% mortality rate. Prevention important

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What is the prognosis of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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near-miss SIDS are at risk for additional episodes and should be placed on their backs to sleep; having a child with SIDS more at risk for another

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What is the prognosis of Croup

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good with prompt intervention; likely to experience recurrence

38
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What is the prognosis of Epiglottis

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can be fatal if not treated; promoted treatment is a good prognosis

39
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What is the prognosis of Acute Tonsillitis

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good with drug therapy; possible surgery in future

40
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What is the prognosis of Adenoid Hyperplasia

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removal of the adenoids corrects condition and no problems

41
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What is the prognosis of Asthma

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varies depending on extent and cause; medical intervention if not resolved by medications

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What is the prognosis of Bronchiolitis

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depends on the severity of infection and early evaluation; monitor those with cardiac or prematurity

43
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What is the prognosis of Infantile Colic

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good for the child to outgrwo colic type of symptoms; another care taker to prevent abuse of baby

44
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What is the prognosis of Helminth (Worm) Infestation

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good when entire family treated

45
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What is the prognosis of Diarrhea

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good with prompt intervention; determining on levels of electrolyte and water balance

46
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What is the prognosis of Vomiting

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varies depending on cause; usually subsides in a couple hours; medical attention at times

47
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What is the prognosis of Anemia

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varies depending on cause;

48
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What is the prognosis of Leukemia

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age at diagnosis, WBC count, cytogenics, immunophenotype; depends on type

49
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What is the prognosis of Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)

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good when the disease is discovered early in pregnancy and monitored

50
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What is the prognosis of Lead Poisoning

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varies depending on the extent and promptness of discovery

51
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What is the prognosis of Reye’s Syndrome

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good with prompt intervention and aggressive treatment

52
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What is the prognosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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neurological damage can’t be reversed; varies depending on amount of neurological damage

53
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What is the prognosis of Diaper Rash

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good prognosis

54
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What is the prognosis of Neuroblastoma

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age at diagnosis; localized disease, and certain abnormalities

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