Exam 4 Flashcards
S&S of appendicitis
-Awakens at night with vague periumbilical pain
-Pain worsens over 4 hours
-Pain eventually migrates to RLQ and is worsened with movement
-Anorexia
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-McBurney’s sign, Rovsing’s sign, psoas sign, obturator sign
-Involuntary guarding
Diagnostic tests for appendicitis
-Rovsing’s: pressure in LLA elicits pain in RLQ, Psoas, Obturator, rebound tenderness (Bloomberg’s sign)
-CBC: may or may not have elevated WBCs, will have shift to the left w/ increased neurophils/bands
-US, CT with contrast (highest accuracy)
Describe the obturator and psoas signs to assess for appendicitis
Obturator- Flex the right leg, rotate the hip internally while patient is supine; positive if this illicits pain
Psoas- patient lies supine or on left side and flexes right hip (lifts leg) against pressure from the examiner- positive if this causes pain
What are the different types of knee injuries?
-Osteochondritis dissecans- bone or cartilage separates from the rest of the bone due to stress or trauma
-Patellar dislocation-patellar malalignment
-ACL sprain- acute injury from twisting or hyperextension
-MCL sprains- most commonly injured due to valgus (inward) stress to an extended knee
-Meniscal tear- significant injury, uncommon in youth <12 years of age
-Quadriceps contusion- bruising of quadriceps muscle, often from sports injury
How do you diagnose different types of knee injuries?
-Valgus/Varus stress: checks lateral amd medial collateral ligaments
-McMurray test for meniscus cartilage tear
-Lachman test (ACL injury)
-X-ray, CT, MRI (ligament or meniscus tear)
What are some exam techniques for diagnosing knee injury? Examples of a few are Lachman and McMurray tests
-Valgus/Varus stress: examiner holds knee joint and ankle joint and moves knee from side to side
-McMurray: examiner grasps supine patient’s heel and knee, knee is maximally flexed and rotated internally (lateral meniscus) and externally (medial meniscus)
-Lachman test- flex the knee to 20-30 degrees and attempt to pull tibia anterior to femur
What is the first line treatment for UTIs in children?
-Bactrim 8-10mg/kg/day
-If younger than 3 months old: amoxicillin or augmentin
-Keflex and other cephalosporins (Cefdinir) good for E. Coli
How would a UTI presentation differ for different ages such as toddler versus school-aged children?
Infants: FTT, diarrhea, jaundice, polyuria, malodorous urine
Children < 2 years: fever, vomiting, anorexia, FTT
-Children 2-5 yrs: fever, abdominal pain
-School-aged: Classic signs such as dysuria, frequency, urgency, CVA tenderness
Describe diagnosis and management of hydrocele
-Dx: Transillumination (pink or red), unilateral edema, asymmetry, non-communicating (blue-tinged) or communication (fluid comes and goes)
-Management: Refer to urology if persists after 1 year
Describe diagnosis and management of hypospadias
-Dx: Physical exam shows dorsally hooded foreskin in newborn
-Management: Referral to urologist, surgery
What is the difference between a muscle sprain and strain?
-Sprain- Injury to the ligaments and capsule at a joint or the body. Graded 1-3 with 3 being a complete ligament tear
-Strain- an injury to muscles or tendons
S&S of Legg-Calves-Perthes disease
-Unilateral hip or thigh pain that can radiate to the knee
-Painless limp
-Limp worsens after activity
-Reduced ROM of hip
-NSAIDS often don’t help with pain
Diagnostic criteria for Legg-Calves-Perthes disease
-X-ray: AP & frog leg lateral will shows flattening and fragmentation of the femoral head
-MRI may show osteonecrosis
S&S of slipped capital femoral epiphysis
-Limping, knee and/or hip pain
-Pain worse with activity
-May be unable to bear weight
-Loss of internal rotation with flexion
-Affected extremity may be shorter
-Loss of abduction & extension
Diagnostics & Management for slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Dx. X-ray shows widening of the epiphysial line and displacement of the femoral head
Mngmnt: Referral for ortho, non-weight bearing until surgical eval
How do you diagnose scoliosis?
-Forward bend test (Adam’s): patient leans forward with his or her feet together and ben 90 degree at the waist
-Other PE findings: shoulders are different heights, uneven waste, dimples or color changes over spine, leaning of body to one side
-X-ray: standing, full length posteroanterior and lateral views of spine- evaluates Cobb angle
What is the treatment for diarrhea in children?
-Rehydration
-Pre/Probiotics
How would you evaluate a child for dehydration?
-Sunken anterior fontanel
-Tachycardia, decreased cap refill
-Decreased UOP (ask about wet diapers)
-Increased urine specific gravity
-Decreased BP is late finding (severe)
-Evaluate mucous membranes
S&S of pyloric stenosis
-Regurgitation during first few weeks of life
-Projectile emesis begins at 2-3 weeks of life
-Constantly hungry
-Weight loss
-Dehydration
-Constipation
-Emesis may contain blood
S&S of intussusception
-Most common cause of intestinal obstruction < 2 years of age, more common in boys
-Screaming and drawing up of legs with periods of rest
-Stool with blood
-Sausage-like mass may be felt in RLQ (Dance’s sign)**
-Abdominal distention and tenderness
Diagnostics & management for intussusception
-Abdominal US
-Consult pediatric surgeon
-Air contrast enema is diagnostic and usually curative
-Risk of recurrence in 24 hours
S&S of Hirschprung’s disease
-Failure to pass meconium in first 48 hours of life
-FTT, constipation, abdominal distention, diarrhea, vomiting
How much percentage of body weight loss occurs in dehydration?
Mild: up to 5% in infants and 3% in children
Severe: 10-15% in infants, 9% in children
What are common bacterial causes of dehydration in children?
E. coli, salmonella, shigella
What is the difference between type I and type II diabetes?
-Type I: Requires insulin and is resulted from immune mediated beta cell destruction; most common in children and adolescents
-Type II- may respond to lifestyle changes and oral medications; results from pancreatic beta cells being unable to produce enough insulin
What are the pre-prandial and post-prandial glucose goals for DMI and DMII?
-Children < 6 years: avoid low blood sugars and keep glucose 100-200 mg/dL
-Children 7-12: Pre-prandial goal of 80-180 mg/dL
-Adolescents: 70-150 mg/dL
What exam findings would make you expect a growth hormone deficiency and how would you further evaluate it?
-Features: Short, slow growth, childlike face with prominent forehead
-Dx: CBC, sed rate, UA, Growth factors (IGF-1 and IGFBP-3), TSH, free t4
What is premature adrenarche? What are the S&S?
-Early onset of pubic or axillary hair in boys or girls not associated with true puberty
-S&S: Taller than expected, DHEA levels elevated, increased pubic hair without other signs of puberty such as breast growth
What are the common findings with hyperthyroidism?
Palpitations, tremor, increased appetitie, weight loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, poor sleep, Goiter, thyroid bruit, tachycardia
What are the risk factors for DMII in children and adolescents?
Overweight, Family Hx, high-risk ethnicity (hispanic, AA), inadequate exercise
What are the common causes of delayed puberty?
-Delayed 13 years or older in girls and 14 years or older in boys
-Anorexia, chronic anemia, chronic renal failure, respiratory or cardiac disease, endocrine disease, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency
What is precocious puberty? What are the S&S?
-Early onset of puberty before 8 years of age in girls and 9-10 in boys
-S&S: Increased pubic hair, early menstruation, body odor, acne, height increases rapidly but stops at an early age
Methods for prevention and identification of mental illness in children and adolescents
-Screening tools provided in clinic such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9
-Identify children at risk related to family home and history, background, life circumstances
-Discuss with parents need for predictable home and routines, stable childcare, healthy relationships, freedom from discrimination
What is the first line medication for depression in children?
SSRIs (except paroxetine b/c of increased risk for suicide); Sertraline approved for children greater than 6
Diagnostic criteria for depression
-5 or more symptoms (nearly every day) have been present during the same 2 wk period and representing a change in function
-Must have one of: depressed mood, marked diminished interest or pleasure, significant weight loss when not dieting, weight gain or decrease in appetite
Important concept of treatment for a child with depression
-SAFETY!
-Determine suicide risk or likeliness to harm self or others, determine risk for ongoing abuse or neglect if returning to same home
What age can you start using the PHQ-9 assessment tool?
11 yrs
Most common somatic complaints in children with depression
HA & stomachache
If a child has separation anxiety as a small child, what sequelae can that lead to when they become an older adolescent or adult?
Panic disorder and depression
What is the most common pediatric anxiety disorder?
Separation anxiety
Describe the different types of headaches
-Migraine: N/V, unilateral, pulsating, relief with sleep, aura, visual changes, family Hx
-Tension: Pain is dull & bifrontal or occipital; can last for days to weeks
-Secondary (due to tumor or something leading to increased ICP)- pain worse in AM, vomiting w/o nausea, occipital and neck pain, edema of the optic disc
When is separation anxiety considered normal?
From about 7 months old through preschool years
Describe management for the different types of headaches
-CT if suspecting tumor
-NSAIDS
-Prophylaxis: CCB, tricyclic antidepressants
-NO TRIPTANS in children
-Reduce caffeine intake
-Increase fluids
SNOOP pneumonic to identify red flags for headache
-Systemic symptoms or disease
-Neurologic signs or symptoms
-Onset sudden
-Onset before age 5 or after age 50
-Pattern changes from prior headaches
How do you evaluate for ADHD? What are the criteria for diagnosis?
-Symptoms (> 6 mo) that occur in at least 2 or more settings, evidence of impairment in social, academic, or occupational areas
-At least 6 inattention symptoms and 6 hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms
-Some Sx must be present before 7 years