PassMedicine facts Flashcards
Two drugs used to close PDA
Ibuprofen or indomethacin
Where is the most common distribution of eczema in young children in comparison to adults
Infants the face and trunk are often affected
Younger children eczema often occurs on the extensor surfaces
Adults - flexor surfaces
What is the moro reflex
Spreading out arms -> pulling arms in -> crying
Common reflex that resolves with comfort
Goes at 3-6 months
1st line treatment in helmsmith infection
Mebanidazole in children over 6 months
Location of thyroglossal cyst
Anterior triangle, midline and below the hyoid
Location of branchial cyst
Anterior to the SCM near angle of mandible
When does hand preference develop
12 months
What is hand preference before 12 months a sign of
CP
Osteochondritis dissecans typical hx
pain after exercise
Intermittent swelling and locking
Caused of a raised trypsinogen in newborn
CF (produced from pancreas)
Need a sweat test
What age is it normal to have phimosis till
2 years (up to)
Recurrent otitis media and ADHD
Fragile X syndrome
“Sandpaper rash” dx
Scarlet fever
Typical description of hand, foot and mouth disease
Mild systemic upset
Oral ulcers
Rash on hands/ feet
Type of genetic disorder that fragile X is?
Trinucleotide repeat on X chromosome
