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paeds Flashcards

1
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Small testes in precocious puberty indicate_________________________

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an adrenal cause of the symptoms

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2
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____________would cause unilateral enlargement of the affected testicle

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A sex cord-gonadal stromal tumour

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3
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hypoglycaemia in neonates is defined as _____. what is a RF?

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blood glucose level of less than 2.5 mmol/L

Maternal gestational diabetes

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4
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Perianal itching in children, possibly affecting other family members → which organism?

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Enterobius vermicularis (threadworms)

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5
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‘Examination reveals a positive head impulse test’ –> ?

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Vestibular neuritis
not typically seen in a posterior circulation stroke

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_______________________ is the number one cause of painless massive GI bleeding requiring a transfusion in children between the ages of 1 and 2 years

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Meckels diverticulum

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7
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CAH vs AIS - how to differentiate?

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AIS causes primary amenorrhea while CAH causes precocious pubic hair

AIS: female presenting, firm palpable masses in groin (undescended testes)

CAH: ambiguous genetilia and virilisation (in F)

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8
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______________ is the triad of the shaken baby syndrome

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Retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematoma and encephalopathy

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9
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distended abdomen and bilious vomiting =

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intestinal malrotation

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10
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Pansystolic murmur in lower left sternal border

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Ventricular septal defect

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11
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Crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the upper left sternal border

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Coarctation of the aorta

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12
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Diastolic machinery murmur in the upper left sternal border

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Patent ductus arteriosus

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13
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Ejection systolic murmur in the upper left sternal border

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Pulmonary stenosis

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14
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which abdo condition is associated with fluid levels?

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Hirchsprung’s

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15
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Infant with bilious vomiting & obstruction →

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?intestinal malrotation

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16
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Parents should be advised to call an ambulance if a febrile convulsion lasts _____________

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> 5 minutes

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17
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Exomphalos and diaphragmatic herniae are commonly associated with

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malrotation

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18
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paeds seizures
1. generalised tonic-clonic seizures, myoclonic episodes in morning, 12-16 Y.O. occasional episodes of absence seizures:

  1. centrotemporal spikes on EEG, 3-13 Y.O. short seizures involving twitching and parraesthesia of one side of face and tongue:
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  1. generalised tonic-clonic seizures, myoclonic episodes in morning, 12-16 Y.O. occasional episodes of absence seizures: juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
  2. centrotemporal spikes on EEG, 3-13 Y.O. short seizures involving twitching and parraesthesia of one side of face and tongue: benign rolandic epilepsy
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19
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Coronary artery aneurysms are a complication of Kawasaki disease and this should be screened for with an

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echocardiogram

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20
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murmur in Turner’s syndrome

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ejection systolic murmur due to bicuspid aortic valve

21
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definitve Mx of SCFE

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Refer to orthopaedics for in situ internal fixation with a cannulated screw

22
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ITP vs TTP?

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In TTP, schistocytes are often seen on blood smears.

23
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____________ is used as prophylaxis for contacts of patients with meningococcal meningitis

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Oral ciprofloxacin or rifampicin

24
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Croup:_______________ is an indication for admission

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audible stridor at rest

25
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what causes roseola

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HHV6

26
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chickenpox rash vs roseola rash

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roseola rash typically starts on the trunk and limbs (this is different to chickenpox which is typically a central rash)

27
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Neonatal sepsis
- early onset cause:
- late onset cause:
- most characteristic feature:
- Tx:

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  • early onset cause: Group B Strep
  • late onset cause: Staph epidermidis
  • most characteristic feature: grunting/resp distreess
  • Tx: IV benpen and gentamicin
28
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ASD in children is associated with

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  • Downs
  • FA
  • Ebsteins anomaly
29
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Live attenuated vaccines

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BCG
MMR
oral polio
yellow fever
oral typhoid

30
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adrenaline dose for children under 6 years

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150mcg
6-12: 300mcg
adults: 500mcg

in cardiac arrest: 1mg

31
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Ix for bronchiolitis?

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immunofluorescence of nasopharyngeal secretions

32
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emergency Tx for croup

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dexamethasone, O2, adrenaline (nebulised)

33
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CF-specific contraindication for lung transplantation

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chronic infection with Burkholderia cepacia

34
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referral points for milestones

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Referral points
- doesn’t smile at 10 weeks
- cannot sit unsupported at 12 months
- cannot walk at 18 months

Fine motor skill problems
- hand preference before 12 months is abnormal and may indicate cerebral palsy

35
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which infants need routine US examination for DDH

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  • first-degree family history of hip problems in early life
  • breech presentation at or after 36 weeks gestation, irrespective of presentation at birth or mode of delivery
  • multiple pregnancy
36
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DDH Ix

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US
XRAY if >4.5m

37
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motor milestones

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3 months = fix and follow
6 months = palmar grasp
9 months = points
12 months = pincer group

38
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Play milestones

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9m = peek a boo
12m = waves bye
18m = plays alone
2 years = plays near children
4 years = plays with children

39
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inheritance of Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy

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X-linked recessive

40
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Definitive Ix for Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy

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genetic testing

41
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vaccination schedule

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42
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Ix of choice in NE and what does it show

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Abdo XRAY: shows dilated bowel loops + pneumatosis intestinalis

43
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do you treat whooping cough?

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Whooping cough - azithromycin or clarithromycin if the onset of cough is within the previous 21 days

44
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Newborn with intermittent grunting and nasal flaring, normal RR and O2 sats, born after C-section - Dx? Mx?

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Dx: transient tachypnoea of the newborn

Mx: no further investivations just monitor

It is more common following caesarean sections, possibly due to the lung fluid not being ‘squeezed out’ during the passage through the birth canal

Chest x-ray may show hyperinflation of the lungs and fluid in the horizontal fissure.

45
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For a child with a palpable abdominal mass or unexplained enlarged abdominal organ:

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refer very urgently (<48hr) for specialist assessment for neuroblastoma and Wilms’ tumour

46
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Unilateral undescended testicle -

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review at 3 months - if persistent refer

bilateral - review in 24h

47
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____ is associated with seborrhoeic dermatitis

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HIV

48
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increased nuchal thickness on combined scan =

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  1. Down’s syndrome
  2. Congenital herat defects
49
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