Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Prognosis Flashcards by William Max Brcko

What is the prognosis of Preterm Birth or Prematurity

“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

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

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What is the prognosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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

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

without aggressive intervention death occurs;

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What is the prognosis of Robinow Syndrome

no cure for condition; live normal lifespan

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What is the prognosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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

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What is the prognosis of Down Syndrome

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

brain damage cannot be reversed; no cure

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What is the prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy

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

good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Meningocele

early surgical intervention provides good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Myelomeningocele

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

varies depending on extent; watch for onset of neurological symptoms

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What is the prognosis of Anencephaly

lack sufficient cerebral tissue to sustain life

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What is the prognosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries

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)

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

good when therapy is instituted early in the neonatal period

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What is the prognosis of Cleft Lip and Palate

good with surgical repair

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What is the prognosis of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)

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

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What is the prognosis of Wilms’ Tumor

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

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What is the prognosis of Phimosis

good prognosis

What is the prognosis of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

good with prompt surgical interaction

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

varies depending on extent; colotomy usually closed within a year

What is the prognosis of Cystic Fibrosis

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

What is the prognosis of Phenylketonuria

excellent when placed on a phenylalanine-free diet

What is the prognosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome

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

What is the prognosis of Turner's Syndrome

good with no other complicating conditions

What is the prognosis Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)

good for recovery; may have scarring from eruptions

What is the prognosis of Diptheria

prompt intervention and completion of antibiotics good prognosis

What is the prognosis of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)

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

What is the prognosis of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

prompt intervention and hydration monitoring with completion of antibiotics good prognosis

What is the prognosis of Measles (Rubeola)

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

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

prognosis is good

What is the prognosis of Tetanus

carries a 35% mortality rate. Prevention important

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

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

What is the prognosis of Croup

good with prompt intervention; likely to experience recurrence

What is the prognosis of Epiglottis

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

What is the prognosis of Acute Tonsillitis

good with drug therapy; possible surgery in future

What is the prognosis of Adenoid Hyperplasia

removal of the adenoids corrects condition and no problems

What is the prognosis of Asthma

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

What is the prognosis of Bronchiolitis

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

What is the prognosis of Infantile Colic

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

What is the prognosis of Helminth (Worm) Infestation

good when entire family treated

What is the prognosis of Diarrhea

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

What is the prognosis of Vomiting

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

What is the prognosis of Anemia

varies depending on cause;

What is the prognosis of Leukemia

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

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

good when the disease is discovered early in pregnancy and monitored

What is the prognosis of Lead Poisoning

varies depending on the extent and promptness of discovery

What is the prognosis of Reye's Syndrome

good with prompt intervention and aggressive treatment

What is the prognosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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

What is the prognosis of Diaper Rash

good prognosis

What is the prognosis of Neuroblastoma

age at diagnosis; localized disease, and certain abnormalities