Community Peds Flashcards
what are 4 things a physician should screen for in a child from a military family
depression/anxiety
behavioral concerns
academic concerns
high risk behaviours
what are 4 health impacts of housing need
poorer school performance food insecurity easier spread of disease asthma more aggressive behavior property offences unsafe neighbourhood- anxiety, less physical activity
what do these mean: Inadequate housing Unsuitable housing Unaffordable housing Unacceptable housing Core housing need
Inadequate housing- In need of major repairs
Unsuitable housing (crowded)- Fails to meet the National Occupancy Standard requirements for number of bedrooms for the size and make-up of the household
Unaffordable housing- 30% or more of gross household income spent on shelter costs
Unacceptable housing- Does not meet at least one of the standards of adequacy, suitability and affordability
Core housing need- Unacceptable housing and household would have to spend 30% or more of their gross household income to access acceptable housing in their community
what is the screening questionnaire for housing need?
H- HARM
O- OCCUPANCY
M- MOVES
E- ENOUGH INCOME
Harm- is your house in need of major repairs?
Occupancy- how many people live in your home? how many bedrooms?
M- how often has your child moved? have you ever used a shelter or temporary housing?
E- do you have enough money for housing, food and utilities
what percentage of Canadian households live in substandard housing or core housing need?
Approximately 30% of Canadian households live in substandard housing or core housing need.
what are the two treatment options for ankyloglossia
- conservative (parental education, lactation support, reassurance)
- frenotomy- if significant feeding difficulties
what are the 2 antibiotics that are recommended for UTI prophylaxis
- Nitrofurantoin
- Septra
1/4 to 1/3 of normal daily dose PO daily
should only be used for a max of 3-6 months then reassessed
if resistance to both them stop prophylactic antibiotics
no evidence that it prevents renal scarring
what are the 6 most common bugs to cause UTI
- E. Coli
- Klebisella pneumonia
- Enterobacter species
- Citrobacter species
- Serratia species
- Staph saprophyticus (female teens only)
How long should you treat for a febrile UTI?
afebrile UTI?
who should you give IV abx?
febrile UTI: 7-10 days
afebrile UTI: 2-4 days of PO abs
IV abx if <3 months or complicated UTI
what are 5 oral antibiotics that can be used to treat UTI
- amoxicillin
- amox/clav
- Septra
- Cefixime
- Cephalexin
what are 5 IV antibiotics that can be used to treat UTI
- Ceftriaxone
- Ampicillin
- Gentamicin
- Cefotaxime
- Tobramycin
what imaging should be done for a child <2 with their first febrile UTI
renal ultrasound during or within 2 weeks
looks for hydronephrosis
only do VCUG if renal ultrasound suggestive of issues
what are the two types of weaning from breastfeeding
- Infant led weaning- Gradual weaning occurs as the infant begins to accept increasing amounts and types of complementary food while still breastfeeding on demand.
- Mother led weaning- A planned wean occurs when the mother decides to stop exclusive breastfeeding without receiving infant’s cues about readiness for this change.
Advise slow, progressive weaning when possible
what is the most common surgery in children?
dental
what is the most common organism to cause early childhood caries
strep mutans
when should children have their first visit with the dentist?
dental assessment for infants within six months of their first tooth appearing and no later than one year of age
What is the dB for: normal hearing mild moderate severe profound
Normal hearing: 0–20 Mild: 20–40 Moderate: 40–60 Severe: 60–80 Profound: >80
what is the most common type of hearing loss in neonatal period
sensorineural
50-% genetic- non syndromic
what are 5 risk factors for sensorineural hearing loss
- family history of permanent hearing loss
- craniofacial abnormalities
- congenital infections
- physical findings associated with an underlying syndrome associated with hearing loss
- NICU stay >2 days or with any of the following:
- ECMO
- assisted ventilation
- ototoxic drug use
- hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange transfusion
what are the two tests for newborn hearing
- OAE (otoacoustic emissions)
- AABR- automated auditory brainstem response (preferred for NICU as greater risk of auditory neuropathy)
auditory neuropathy only picked up on AABR
what are 4 reasons why ER ADHD medications are first line over IR preparations
1) improved adherence
2) reduced stigma (because the child or young person does not need to take medication at school)
3) reduce problems schools have in storing and administering controlled drugs, and
4) lower risk of diversion
Clinically useful normal visual development landmarks
Face follow:
Visual following:
Visual acuity measurable with appropriate chart:
Face follow: Birth to four weeks of age.
Visual following: Three months of age.
Visual acuity measurable with appropriate chart: 42 months of age.
what are the vision screening recommendations for: birth to 3 months 6 months to 12 months 3-5 years 6- 18 years
Newborn to 3 months
Complete exam of skin, external eye
Check red reflex
6 – 12 months red reflex cover- uncover test corneal light reflex Fixation and following of a target
3 – 5 years
add visual acuity
6 – 18 years
Screen as above during routine health visits or if there is a concern
At was age can children recognize Snellen letters and numbers
most by age 4
what 3 things should you screen for on an initial visit with a foster care child
vision
hearing
dental
what are 3 cardiac contraindications for flying
Uncontrolled hypertension
Uncontrolled SVT
Eisenmenger’s syndrome
Who should be screened for hypoxia prior to flying (7)
Patients with known or suspected hypoxemia
Patients with known or suspected hypercapnia
Patients with known chronic obstructive lung disease or restrictive lung disease
Patients who already use supplemental oxygen
Patients with a history of previous difficulty during air travel
Patients with recent exacerbation of chronic lung disease
Patients with other chronic conditions that may be exacerbated by hypoxemia
what are 4 health consequences of low literacy
Incorrect use of medications
Failure to comply with medical directions
Errors in administration of infant formula
Safety risks in the community, the workplace and at home