Paeds: General Flashcards
1
Q
Tetralogy of Fallot
A
VSD
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Pulmonary stenosis
Overriding aorta
2
Q
Calculation for adult height potential
A
(Father height+mother height)/2
+7
3
Q
Retinoblastoma - presentation, management
A
Presentation: Absence of red reflex, strabismus, visual problems
Management: Enucleation, radiotherapy, chemotherapy
Excellent prognosis
4
Q
Croup treatment
A
Oral dexamethasone
Emergency: O2 and nebulised adrenaline
5
Q
Guthrie heel prick checks for:
A
Sickle cell Phenylketonuria Haemoglobinopathies Hypothyroidism CF MCADD (See! Playing hungry hippos causes mayhem!)
6
Q
BTS asthma guidelines under 5’s
A
Inhaled SABA PRN
Inhaled corticosteroids 200-400mcg
Leukotriene receptor antagonist (if under 2, refer)
Refer
7
Q
BTS asthma guidelines 5-12’s
A
Inhaled SABA PRN Inhaled corticosteroids 200-400mcg Inhaled LABA - if effective continue and increase steroids, if not stop and increase steroids Leukotriene receptor antagonist Refer
8
Q
BTS asthma guidelines over 12’s/adult
A
Inhaled SABA PRN Inhaled corticosteroids 200-800mcg Inhaled LABA - if effective continue and increase steroids, if not stop and increase steroids Leukotriene receptor antagonist Oral steroid and refer
