Paeds Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for scarlet fever
A
Oral phenoxymethylpenicillin penV
(Often follows tonsilitis/ pharyngitis episodes)
2
Q
2 dangerous complications of scarlet fever
A
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
Rheumatic fever
3
Q
Suspected HSP what do you monitor and why
A
Monitor BP and urinalysis as HSP can involve the kidneys through IgA-nephropathy
Monitor for 6-12 months !
4
Q
How do you test if triple therapy for H. Pylori has worked
A
Urea breath test
5
Q
Perthes disease Mx
A
If under 6 years observation- will likely resolve with conservative Mx
> 6yrs= surgical management - moderate results
