Pediatrics

Question 2

most neonatal umbilical hernias will spontaneously resolve by what age?

Answer 2

5 years old

Question 3

t/f systemic corticosteroids, elimination diets, and topical antibiotics should be avoided in atopic dermatitis

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what type of baths are beneficial for moderate to severe cases of atopic dermatitis?

Answer 4

bleach baths

Question 5

how frequently should you use mid or high potency steroid medication for atopic dermatitis ?

Answer 5

once daily - using twice daily offers minimal improvement

Question 6

t/f topical steroids and calcineurin inhibitors are safer and less expensive options for treatment of atopic dermatitis compared with Opzelura

Answer 6

true

Question 7

t/f tolerance to food antigens improves with frequent exposure in infants

Answer 7

true

Question 8

once remission is achieved for a patient with relapsing atopic dermatitis, what are the two options for maintenance therapy?

Answer 8

once daily midpotency steroid or calcineurin inhibitor two to three times weekly

Question 9

at what age does the USPSTF start recommending comprehensive intensive behavioral intervention for children with BMI > 95th percentile?

Answer 9

6 years

Question 10

what medication can be used to treat atopic dermatitis that is mild in whom the patient prefers to avoid steroids and calcineurin inhibitors?

Answer 10

crisaborole (PDE4 inhibitor)