pediatric considerations Flashcards
1
Q
exam organization
A
noninvasive first, lungs and heart first
2
Q
what is intussusception
A
1 sign red currant jelly stool
acute telescoping of large intestine less than 2 years old usually.
increased abdominal pain
usually caused by some type of GI virus, diarrhea
symptoms: n/v
RUQ pain
colicky
3
Q
symptoms of pyloric stenosis
A
Olive shaped mass in RUQ
peristalsis left to right
normal in 2-3 weeks
s/s: irritability
decreased weight gain
projective vomit with feeding
4
Q
changes in elderly
A
diverticulosis occurs due to changes in elastic tissue and colonic pressure
pancreatic atrophy
decreased liver mass, blood flow, and micro-chromosomal activity
drugs metabolized in liver not excreted as well cyp450
