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Contents of WHO ORS

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75 meqs of Na
64 meqs of Cl
20 meqs of K
75 mmol of Glucose
245 mOsm/L

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Preferred mode of rehydration and replacement of ongoing losses for diarrhea

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Oral rehydration

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Types of food to be avoided during rehydration

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Fatty food
Food high in simple sugars - juices, carbonated sodas

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how many mg of Zinc and how long it should be given as supplementation for children with diarrhea

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20 mg/day for 10-14 days

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First line of treatment for Shigella as cause of diarrhea

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Ciprofloxacin (15 mkday) BID x 3 days

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first line of treatment for ETEC (Enterotoxigenic) as cause of diarrhea

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Azithromycin 12 mkday on D1, 6 mkday on D2-D3

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treatment for campylobacter diarrhea

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Erythromycin for 5 days or Azithromycin for 3 days

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Pediatric Appendicitis SCORE that is highly sensitive and specific for APPENDICITIS

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Classic and consistent finding in acute appendicitis

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Anorexia

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2 features of PAS equivalent to a score of 2

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RLQ tenderness and Cough/percussion/hopping tenderness

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Gold standard imaging study for evaluating children with suspected appendicitis

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Computed Tomography (CT) scan

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gold standard for diagnosis of Biliary atresia

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Intraoperative cholangiogram

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final common pathway of Biliary atresia

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Obliterative cholangiopathy

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typical abdominal UTZ findings in Biliary Atresia

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Nonvisualization of the gallbladder / small contracted gallbladder / nonvisualization of the common bile duct

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characteristic features of biliary atresia on liver biopsy

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bile duct proliferation, bile duct plugs, portal stromal edema

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classic criteria on five body systems in diagnosing Alagille Syndrome

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  1. Liver/cholestasis
  2. Dysmorphic facies: broad forehead, deep-set eyes, straight nose with bullous tip, pointed chin
  3. CHD - pulmonary artery stenosis
  4. Axial skeleton/vertebral anomalies
  5. Eye/posterior embryotoxon
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most common types of choledochal malformations

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Cylindrical (fusiform) and Spherical (saccular) types

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features of acute cholangitis

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Fever, RUQ tenderness, jaundice, leukocytosis

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treatment of choice for Choledochal malformation

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Excision of abnormal biliary segment
Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy

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Most common cause of extrahepatic portal hypertension

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Portal Vein Thrombosis

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Criteria for cyclic vomiting syndrome

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All of the ff must be met:
- at least 5 attacks in any interval or a minimum of 3 episodes during a 6 month period
- recurrent episodes of intense vomiting and nausea lasting 1 hour to 10 days and occuring at least 1 week apart
- stereotypical pattern and symptoms in the individual patient
- vomiting during episodes occurs more than 4x/hr for more than 1 hour
- return to baseline health between episodes
- not attributed to another disorder

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This type of mechanism that cause diarrhea stops with fasting

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Osmotic diarrhea

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This type of mechanism that cause diarrhea persists even with fasting

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Secretory diarrhea

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All 20 primary teeth erupt by what age

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3 years old

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transition to full permanent dentition is completed by what age?
13 years old
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Permanent teeth starts to erupt around this age
6 years old
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most common congenital anomaly of the GI tract
Meckel Diverticulum
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Rule of 2s in Meckel Diverticulum
- 2% of general population - located 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve - 2 inches in length - contains 2 types of ectopic tissues (Pancreatic/Gastric) - present before 2 yr old - found 2x as commonly in females
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Rome IV Diagnostic criteria for defecatory disorders/functional constipation in Neonates and Toddlers (up to 4 months)
Must include 1 month of >2 of the ff: - 2 or fewer defections weekly - history of excessive stool retention - history of large-diameter stools - presence of a large fecal mass in the rectum - at least 1 weekly episode of incontinence after being toilet trained - History of large-diameter stools that may clog the toilet
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Rome IV Diagnostic criteria for defecatory disorders/functional constipation in children
must include >2 of the ff >1/week for > 1 month: - <2 defecations in the toilet per week - >1 episode of fecal incontinence per week - history of retentive posturing or excessive volitional stool retention - history of painful or hard bowel movements - history of large diameter stools that can obstruct the toilet - after appropriate evaluation, symptoms cannot be fully explained by another medical condition
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Name possible causes of cleft lip and palate
Maternal drug exposure Syndrome-malformation complex Genetic factors
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Classic triad of intussusception
- Pain - palpable sausage shaped abdominal mass - bloody or currant jelly stool predictive value of >90: combination of paroxysmal pain, vomiting, palpable abdominal mass
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most common cause of intestinal obstruction between 5 months and 3 years old and the most common abdominal emergency in children <2 yo
Intussusception
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most recurrences in intussusception occur within how many hours?
72
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hallmark of duodenal obstruction
bilious vomiting without abdominal distention
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the diagnosis is suggested by the presence of *double-bubble* sign on a plain abdominal radiograph
Duodenal obstruction/atresia
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GER resolves in 88% of children at what age, and almost all resolve by what age
12 months, 2 years old
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treatment of helicobacter pylori-related PUD
Triple therapy — PPI (1 month) + combination of clarithromycin/metronidazole and amoxicillin x 14 days
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“double-bubble” sign seen in x-ray film
Duodenal atresia
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“double tract” sign seen in contrast studies
Pyloric stenosis
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clinical manifestations of Hepatitis A virus infection
Acute febrile illness + abrupt onset of anorexia, nausea, malaise, vomiting, and jaundice — typical duration of illness is 7-14 days
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Patients infected with HAV are contagious during this time period
2 weeks before and approximately 7 days after the onset of jaundice — needs isolation!!!! excluded from school, childcare and work
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Immunoglobulin prophylaxis for Hep A indications
children younger than 12 months old immunocompromised hosts those with Chronic Liver Disease Hep A vaccine is contraindicated
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hallmark of Duodenal obstruction/atresia
bilious vomiting without abdominal distention which appears on the first day of life
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definition of acute diarrhea
sudden onset of excessively loose stools >10 cc/kg/day in infants, >200 g/24 hr in older children which last <14 days
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Chronic diarrhea
>14 days in duration
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greatest volume of intestinal water is absorbed in which part of the GI tract
small bowel
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what class of malocclusion: receding chin/retrognathia or protruding front teeth
Class II malocclusion
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what class of maloclussion: underbite/protruding chin
Class III
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Surgical closure of cleft lip and palate is done at what age
Cleft lip: 3 months Cleft palate: before 1 yr of age — to enhance normal speech development
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frequent sequelae of cleft palate
recurrent otitis media and subsequent hearing loss
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associated risk factors in Esophageal atresia
Advanced maternal age European ethnicity Obesity Low socioeconomic status Tobacco smoking
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criteria in diagnosing nonretentive fecal incontinence
>1 month history of the ff: - defecation into places inappropriate to the sociocultural context - no evidence of fecal retention - symptoms cannot be fully explained by another medical condition after appropriate evaluation must have a developmental age >4 yr
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most common cause of lower intestinal obstruction in neonates
Hirschsprung disease/Congenital Aganglionic megacolon
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this is suspected in any full term infant with delayed passage of stool
Hirschsprung Disease
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Classic findings in contrast enema done for diagnosing Hirschsprung disease
Presence of an abrupt narrow transition zone between the normal dilated proximal colon and a smaller-caliber obstructed distal aganglionic segment
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gold standard for diagnosing hirschsprung disease
Rectal suction biopsy — demonstrate hypertrophied nerve bundles that stain positively for acetylcholinesterase with an absence of ganglion cells
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the success rate of this procedure done in ileocolic intussusception is 80-95%
Radiologic hydrostatic reduction
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method of choice to establish the diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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most common etiologies of Acute pancreatitis in children
blunt abdominal injuries Multisystem disease such as HUS, IBD Biliary stones/Microlithiasis (sludging) Drug Toxicity Drug induced pancreatitis: Valproic Acid, L-asparaginase, 6-mercaptopurine, Azathioprine
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Diagnosis of pancreatitis in children
2 OUT OF 3: 1. Abdominal pain 2. Serum Amylase and/or Lipase activity at 3x UL 3. Imaging finding characteristic of/compatible with AP: pancreatic necrosis other finding: pancreatic enlargement, hypoechoic sonolucent edematous pancreas, pancreatic masses, fluid collections and abscesses
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Definition of Acute Hepatic Failure
- biochemical evidence of acute liver injury (<8 weeks duration) - no evidence of Chronic Liver Disease - Hepatic-based coagualopathy: PT >15 s or INR >1.5 not corrected by Vitamin K + Hepatic Encephalopathy or PT>20s or INR >2 regardless +/- hepatic encephalopathy
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initial approach to symptomatic patients with Celiac Disease
Test for anti-TG2 IgA antibodies and total IgA (to rule out IgA deficiency)
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only treatment for Celiac Disease
Lifelong strict adherence to a gluten-free diet
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Peak incidence of Acute appendicitis happen in what age
between 10 and 18 years old
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classic and consistent finding in acute appendicitis
anorexia
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ultrasound findings suggestive of appendicitis
Wall thickness >6 mm Luminal distention Lack of compressibility Complex mass in the RLQ Appendicolith
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Treatment of choledochal cysts
Primary excision of cyst and Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy

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