Paediatrics & Neonates Flashcards

1
Q

Eczema Secondary Infection Tx

A

Flucloxacillin or
Erythromycin (penicillin allergy)

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2
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Meningitis TX

A

cephalosporins ( ceftriaxone & cefotaxime )
add amoxicillin for babaies under 3 months

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3
Q

Ceftriaxone caution?

A

kernicterus in neonates
calcium percipitation

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4
Q

Tetracycline caution?

A

teeth discolouration as they bind to calcium

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5
Q

Chloramphenicol caution?

A

Neonates cannot metabolise (immature liver) = toxicity and “grey baby” syndrome

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6
Q

Sulfonamide caution?

A

Kernicterus in neonates

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7
Q

Nitrofurantoin caution?

A

Haemolytic anaemia in children under 3 months

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