Passmed2 Flashcards
1
Q
Complications of Perthes disease
A
Osteoarthritis
Premature fusion of the growth plates
2
Q
Supravavular stenosis is associated with which condition?
A
Williams
3
Q
Very common benign cause of noisy breathing in infants
A
Laryngomalacia
4
Q
A contraindication to lumbar puncture
A
Meningococcal septicaemia
5
Q
School exclusion and headlice
A
School exclusion is not recommended
6
Q
Diagnosis of headlice
A
Fine-toothed combing of wet/dry hair
7
Q
Management of headlice
A
Treatment is only indicated if living lice are found:
- malathion
- wet combing
- dimeticone
- isopropyl myristate
- cyclomethicone
8
Q
Caused by pediculosis capitis
A
Headlice
