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Chapter 41: The Child with an Infectious Disease Flashcards

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Contagious period of rubella

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7 days before to 14 days after rash appears

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Transmission via vectors

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tick, mosquito, mite, animal

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Infants born with congenital rubella have ____________________ and a high risk of __________ within the first year of life.

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failure to thrive, mortality

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Primarily affects salivary glands

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mumps

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Most often result of antibiotic use that has disrupted natural flora of GI system

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CDiff

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Characterized by painful, inflamed lesions that may cause refusal of PO intake and mild fever

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hand foot and mouth disease

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What is prescribed to help numb the mouth lesions of hand foot and mouth disease?

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magic mouthwash

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Characterized by sandpaper-like, red rash; peeling on hands; swollen, red tongue

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Scarlett fever

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How long does the acute phase of infectious mononucleosis last?

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2-4 weeks

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Treatment for mild CDiff

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7-10 days of metronidazole

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Erythema infectiosum is also known as

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slap cheek

Fifth disease

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Transmission via respiratory tract

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sneezing, coughing, talking

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Avoid strenuous activity and contact sports in acute phase

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infectious mononucleosis

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Transmitted through breastmilk, blood transfusions, and organ donation

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cytomegalovirus

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15
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The viral class that includes hand foot and mouth disease

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enterovirus

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16
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Transmission via sexual activity

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STDs

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17
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A __________________________ can prevent an STD, but ____________________ does not.

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barrier contraceptive method, hormonal birth control

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18
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Inflammation of testes

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orchitis

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19
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Most commonly acquired in utero or shortly after birth

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cytomegalovirus

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20
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Cytomegalovirus is the leading cause of ________________ and _________________ in children

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hearing loss, intellectual disability

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How long can erythema infectiosum infection last?

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2-38 days

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cough can last for months and wear patient out; posttussive emesis is possible

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pertussis

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Infants with CDiff are at risk for what

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serious bacterial infections, such as bacterial meningitis

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Asymptomatic or vague symptoms including headache, runny nose, malaise, and fever

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erythema infectiosum

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Characterized by a bright red facial rash that is usually followed by a maculopapular rash with a lacy appearance

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erythema infectiosum

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Transmission via fecal matter

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poor personal hygiene

27
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Maternal infection in first 12 weeks of pregnancy can cause this infection in infants

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congenital rubella

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Caused by a Group A strep

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Scarlett fever

29
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Common in NICU babies

A

cytomegalovirus

30
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Secondary infections of ______ include otitis media, pneumonia, croup, myocarditis, pericarditis, and encephalitis (rare).

A

measles

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Treatment for severe CDiff

A

vancomycin

32
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______________ may be used for enlarged tonsils when treating infectious mononucleosis.

A

Steroids

33
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Inpatient precautions for measles

A

airborne precautions

34
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Virus that causes infectious mononucleosis

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Epstein-Barr virus

35
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Can be transmitted to neonate from mother during birth

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STDs

36
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Also known as whooping cough

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pertussis

37
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An example of a secondary infection of varicella

A

impetigo

38
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incubation period of measles

A

8-12 days

39
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Varicella virus becomes ___________ after initial infection and can cause ____________ later in life.

A

dormant, shingles

40
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How long do the lesions of varicella occur over?

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3-4 days

41
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When do Koplik spots appear?

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1-4 days before rash

42
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Asymptomatic or vague symptoms including fever, chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, runny nose, and headache

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rubella

43
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Symptoms include fever, malaise, pharyngitis, enlarged lymph nodes, and hepatosplenomegaly

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infectious mononucleosis

44
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How long do respiratory symptoms appear for in measles?

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10 days

45
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These have the highest occurrence in adolescence

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STDs

46
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Three Cs of measles

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coryza, cough, conjunctivitis

47
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The antiviral ____________ can help reduce mortality and complications in treating cytomegalovirus

A

ganciclovir

48
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Three stages of pertussis

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catarrhal, paroxysmal, convalescent

49
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Infants under ___________ are most likely admitted for pertussis due to risk for respiratory complications

A

6 months

50
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Contagious period of erythema infectiosum

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5-12 days before rash appears

51
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period of active infection of measles

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3-5 days before rash to 4-6 days after rash

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Treatment for Scarlett fever

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10-day course of antibiotics

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Characterized by pustular vesicles in various stages of healing which dry and crust over

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varicella

54
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Transmission via blood contamination

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blood products, contaminated needles

55
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Common causative agent in hospital-associated infections

A

MRSA

56
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Treatment for MRSA

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strong antimicrobial (vancomycin)

57
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Characterized by a sudden high fever (103 or more) that last 3-5 days and followed by a rose pink macopapular rash

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roseola

58
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Mild form of measles

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rubella

59
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The people the child has been in contact with should also be treated

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pertussis

60
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Disease characterized by deep red, macular rash that starts on face and neck then spreads down trunk to feet

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measles

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Another name for varicella

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chicken pox

62
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Contagious period of varicella

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1-2 days before lesions appear until lesions dry up

63
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Treatment of pertussis

A

antibiotics during catarrhal stage (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin)

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