Pediatrics Flashcards
What are risks for vertical HIV transmission to child?
frequent unprotected sex, advanced HIV infection (high viral load), membrane rupture over 4 hrs before delivery without antivirals, vaginal delivery, breastfeeding, premature (
What are the components of the APGAR score?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations
What are the TORCH infections?
TOxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes virus type 2 (O- other like HIV, heb B, HPV, and syphillis)
AAP breastfeeding guidelines?
-exclusive for first 6 months, then continue for at least 12 months
What is the leading cause of congenital infection in the US?
CMV - >90% of children with congenital CMV infection have no clinical evidence of disease as newborns
When does the APP mandate developmental screening?
9, 18, and 30 month checkups
What is the caloric requirements for 1-2 mo olds?
- Term to grow 100-120cal/kg/day
- preterm 115-130cal/kg/day
When should baby regain birth weight?
2 weeks of age
What vaccines are included in Pediarix?
DTaP, HepB, and IPV
What vaccines are in Pentacel?
DTap, IPV, and HIB
When should the infant double birth weight? triple?
double - 4-5 months
triple - 1 year
What are urine or serum VMA/HVA from?
metabolites of catecholamines (elevated in neuroblastoma)
What is the best imaging technique for an abdominal mass?
abdominal ultrasound (organ of origin, and solid cystic or mixed)
When should a child first see the dentist?
within 6 months of first tooth eruption or by 1 year of age
How tall to still be in a booster?
4’ 9’’
When should parents discontinue using the bottle?
12-15 months
What is TIPP?
The Injury Prevention Program; info for preventing injuries at all ages. Website
What routine screens are done at 12 months?
lead and hemoglobin (for anemia)
What are the 3 core symptoms of ADHD?
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
When should you start vision screening? hearing screening?
vision - 3yrs old
hearing - newborn and restart at 4 yrs
In anorexia, deficiency of what elements leads to cardiac issues?
calcium and magnesium
What is the mnemonic used in assessing types of pain?
OPQRSTAAA
-Onset, Position, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Timing, Aggravation, Alleviating, Associated symptoms
What is common range for HR and RR in 1st hour of life? 2nd?
1st hour - HR 160-180 and RR 60-80
2nd hour - HR 120-160 and RR 40-60
What is the primary anabolic hormone for fetal growth?
Insulin - insulin sensitive organ systems = heart, liver, muscle
What is the average glucose levels in a newborn?
65-71mg/dL
What causes transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
delayed clearance of fluid from lungs after birth. More common with diabetic moms or c-section