Paeds Flashcards
1
Q
What should be used to treat children with pneumonia if mycoplasma is suspected
A
A macrolide e.g. erythromicin
2
Q
Features of Roseola infantum
A
high fever: lasting a few days, followed later by a
maculopapular rash
febrile seizures common
diarrhoea and cough are commonly seen
3
Q
most likely causative agent of a bacterial pneumonia in children
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
4
Q
What does otorrhoea in a child with acute otitis media indicate
A
perforation of the tympanic membrane
5
Q
Common cause of bacterial otitis media
A
- Streptococcus pneumonaie
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
6
Q
When should children presenting with glue ear be referred to ENT
A
background of Down’s syndrome or cleft palate
7
Q
What type of hearing loss occurs in glue ear
A
conductive hearing loss
