Pediatrics Flashcards
Systemic disease with superficial cutaneous lesions
chickenpox
Chickenpox is also known as ____
varicella zoster
Chickenpox begin as red ___ that progress to ___ and then finally become ___ that form crusts
macules; papules; vesicles
T or F. Chickenpox can be seen all over the body and sometimes internally
T
3 chickenpox symptoms
- fever2. malaise3. anorexia
Causative organism of chickenpox
varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or herpes virus 3
Chickenpox is transmitted by direct or indirect ____
droplet nuclei
4 complications of chickenpox
- secondary bacterial infection2. viral pneumonia3. conjunctival ulcers4. Reye’s Syndrome
Chickenpox is treated palliatively to alleviate ____
pruritus
3 treatment options for chickenpox
- cool bicarbonate soda baths 2. followed by a cornstarch dusting3. calamine lotion
Acute communicable disease causing necrosis of the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract
diphtheria
Causative bacteria of diphtheria
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae enters the ___ and is transmitted by ___ droplets
nasopharynx; airbone respiratory droplets
As the bacteria invade the nasopharynx, they multiply and produce a ___ that travels in the blood throughout the body
exotoxin
Diphtheria cause grayish patches of thick mucuous membrane to appear along the respiratory tract known as ___
pseudomembrane
Pseudomembrane can interfere with the ___, impairing swallowing and speech
airway
Main symptom of diphtheria is ___ adhering to the throat
membrane
Diphtheria ___ is given as soon as possible
antitoxin
In diphtheria, ___ and ___ is indicated to kill the organism
penicillin and erythromycin
Acute communicable viral disease causing inflammation and swelling of one or both parotid glands
mumps
Mumps are also called ___
epidemic parotitis
In mumps, airborne virus is spread by ___ from the ___
droplet nuclei; respiratory tract
3 secondary complications of mumps
- orchitis (may lead to sterility)2. meningitis3. encephalitis
Males with mumps may have ___ tenderness and swelling and may need ___ supprot
testicular; scrotal
Over the counter drug to treat mumps
acetaminophen
Highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract
pertussis
Pertussis is also known as ___
whooping cough
- 3 stages of pertussis
- catarrhal 2. paroxysmal3. convalescent
Pertussis stage: highly contagious stage; seems like a cold
catarrhal
Pertussis stage: cough becomes violent
paroxysmal
In the paroxysmal stage of pertussis, the cough ends in a high pitched ____ followed by a vomiting of thick ____
inspiratory whoop; mucus
Pertussis stage: cough gradually diminishes
convalescent period
This pertussis bacillus reproduces in the respiratory tract
Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella pertussis bacteria releases toxin that leads to ___ of the mucosa with a thick ___
necrosis; exudate
Pertussis is transmitted by ___ via direct or interrect contact with ___ secretions of the patient
droplet nuclei; nasopharyngeal
Antibiotic to treat pertussis
erythromycin
3 complications of severe pertussis
- bronchopneumonia2. convulsions3. hemorrhages
Acute highly contagious viral disease in children who have not been vaccinated
measles
Measles is also known as ___
rubella
The causative agent of measles is the measles virus, specifically a ____ of the genus ____
paramyxovirus; Morbillivirus
Measles is caused by ___ spread by ___ contact with secretions from nose or throat
airbone; direct
4 possible complications of measles
- pneumonia2. otitis media3. conjunctivitis4. encephalitis
Uncomplicated measles lasts __ to __ days
7-10
T or F. If secondary infection occurs with measles, antibiotics are used to treat it
T
Highly contagious viral disease that resembles measles clinically
rubella
Rubella is different from measles in that it has a ___ course and ___ complications
shorter course; fewer complications
Rubella is also known as ____ or ____
German measles; three day measles
In measles, the child has a ___-colored slightly elevated rash appearing first on the face and head and progresses downward on the body
rose-
3 complications of rubella
- transient arthritis2. myocarditis3. hemorrhagic manifestations
Rubella is of great danger to ___ children of ___ women who have the disease
unborn; pregnant
The rubella virus is spread by ___ contact with nasal/oral secretions and can be prevented by ____
direct; immunizations
Acute potentially deadly, systemic infection characterized by painful involuntary contraction of skeletal muscles
tetanus
Two main symptoms of tetanus
- lockjaw2. fever > 101 degrees Fahrenheit
- Tetanus is caused by ___ that enters the skin by a puncture
Bacillus clostridium tetani
Bacillus clostridium tetani is found in ____ and ____
contaminated soil; animal excreta