Pediatrics

Question 1

Appropriate weight gain for newborn

Answer 1

2/3 oz - 1 oz per day

Question 2

benefits of circumscision

Answer 2

• decr risk of UTI in first year
• decr risk of penile cancers
• decr risk of HIV/AIDS
• prevention of foreskin infxns
• easier genital hygeiene

Question 3

Drugs and newborn babies

Answer 3

• tobacco: IUGR, incr risk of SIDS
• cocaine: plcaental abruption, IUGR, irritability
• narcotics: NAS, IUGR
• Alcohol: FAS, birth defects

Question 4

Benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 4

• decr risk of GI infxns
• helps pass meconium, decr risk of jaundice
• decr allergies/asthma
• easily digestible
• no cost
• helps uterus contract post partum
• helps mom lose weight
• decr risk of diabetes in the future for baby

Question 5

Xray for respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 5

reticulonodular, ground-glass patterns, air bronchograms

Question 6

IVF bolus

Answer 6

20cc/kg

Question 7

causes of bacterial conjunctivitis (purulent)

Answer 7

H flu, gonorrhea, chlamydia, staph, strep pneumo

-use abx eye drops if no improvement after 3 days

Question 8

Ibuprofen use in children

Answer 8

kids >6 months old

Question 9

Lead poisoning antidote

Answer 9

Dimercaprol (DMSA) and calcium EDTA

Question 10

ASA overdose

Answer 10

respiratory alkalosis (decr. minute ventilation)
metabolic acidosis
ringing in the ears
Rx: sodium bicarbonate, acetazolamide

Question 11

Physiologic jaundice

Answer 11

appears in 2-3 days of life, peaks mid-week (<1mg/dl

Question 12

number of recognizable words a 12 month old can say

Answer 12

up to 4 recognizable words at 1 year