Pediatric Malnutrition Flashcards
1
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Definitions of malnutrition
A
Underweight: weight for age < –2
(SD)
• Stunting: height for age < –2 SD
• Wasting: weight for height < –2 SD
• Overweight: weight for height > +2
2
Q
What is the main Presentation of marasmus
A
Wasting
3
Q
Main presentation of kwashiorkor malnutrition
A
Edema
4
Q
Cause of marasmus
A
Energy and proteins deficiency
5
Q
Cause of kwashiorkor
A
Protein deficiency
6
Q
Types of rickets
A
Nutritional: vit. D def., Ca def.
Non nutritional: renal osteodystrophy, liver disease, malabsorbtion
7
Q
Dose used of vit. D for prevention of rickets
A
400-600 IU/day
8
Q
Treatment of rickets
A
Total of 200,000 IU in pts >6m If pt is.. <1m: 1000 units/day for 1 m 1-6m: 3000 units/day for 1 m >6 m (or adult) :6000 units/day for 1 m
Also: Ca supp. 500mg/d
9
Q
Prevention of Vit. A deficiency
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Supplementation: - At the age of 12 months (with MMR vaccine): 100.000 IU - At the age of 18 months (with OPV, DPT and MMR vaccines): 200.000 IU
10
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Treatment of vit. A deficiency
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Children aged 3 years or younger: 600 mcg (2000 IU) • 4-8 years - 900 mcg (3000 IU) • 9-13 years - 1700 mcg (5665 IU) • 14-18 years - 2800 mcg (9335 IU) • All adults - 3000 mcg (10,000 IU)
11
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Treatment of vit. A deficiency
A
Children aged 3 years or younger - 600 mcg (2000 IU) • 4-8 years - 900 mcg (3000 IU) • 9-13 years - 1700 mcg (5665 IU) .14-18 years - 2800 mcg (9335 IU) • All adults - 3000 mcg (10,000 IU)
