Child Health Flashcards
What is the best first genetic test to detect chromosomal imbalance in a child with learning difficulties?
Array CGH
What is the best first genetic test when looking for point mutations, e.g. in Cystic Fibrosis?
PCR and sequencing
Are multiple bruises on the shins of a two and a half year old infant suggestive of abuse?
No - normal in an active toddler
What is the diagnosis of a child who is clingy and tense with hunching of shoulders when picked up from babysitter by mum?
Disorganised attachment
What is the diagnosis of a child who usually sits alone at nursery and seems angry and uncertain when reunited with mum?
Ambivalent attachment
What is the diagnosis of a 6 month old who sleeps regularly, seems hungry at predictable interval and is content to play with toys whilst mum answers the phone?
Easy temperament
An 18 month who can sit unsupported, built a tower of 3 bricks, enjoys picture books, can say 10-15 words, point to body parts, feeds with a spoon and mimics adults?
Delayed gross motor development
A 6 month old who pushes up on arms in prone, grasps toys and transfers from hand to hand, makes few sounds of a similar pitch and is still friendly with strangers?
Concern about hearing/language development
A 6 months old with thad lag when raised to sit, holds hands in midline, has hand regard, still to voice, not yet babbling, social smile, do not react pleasurably to social situations?
Global developmental delay
What is the diagnosis of a child who at 4 days develops projectile vomiting associated with constipation and who is well and eager to feed?
Pyloric stenosis
What is the diagnosis of an infant with small amounts of effortless vomiting after almost every feed and who is gaining weight appropriately?
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Which antibiotic should not be used in children under the age of 12?
Tetracycline
