Pediatrics Flashcards
What effects on the fetus is associated with maternal use of heroin/opiates during pregnancy? what should these children be monitored for?
increase risk of: fetal growth restriction placental abruption fetal death preterm labor intrauterine passage of meconium infants should be monitored for NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME (uncoordinated sucking reflex = poor feeding, irritability, high pitched cry)
what is the cause: 3 day old infant large bump on head scleral icterus, abdominal jaundice swelling over parietal bone - does not cross suture lines
Cephalohematoma
what is the best tx for osgood-schlatter disease?
ibuprofen
What is the caloric requirement for most 1. healthy babies 2. preterm babies 3. VLBW (very low birth weight) infants = <1500g in the first 1 to 2 months of life?
- 100 cal/kg/day 2. 115 to 130 cal/kg/day 3. 150 cal/kg/day
when does a child double their birth length?
4 years of age
what is the Ballard Assessment tool?
uses signs of neurologic and physical maturity to estimate gestational age
For a 18 month old child what are the milestones for: 1. gross motor 2. fine motor 3. language 4. social/adaptive
- walks alone, may climb stairs/runs, can help undress 2. drinks from cup/spoon, make tower of 2 cubes 3. 6 words in vocabulary 4. points to show what he wants, shakes head no
What is the disease: 5 year old with newly discovered cardiac murmur. elfin facies, mild retardation what kind of cardiac defect?
Williams-Beuren syndrome - also HTN, short status Bicuspid Aortic Valve –aortic regurg –aortic stenosis develops 40s-50s
For a 6 month old child what are the milestones for: 1. gross motor 2. fine motor 3. language 4. social/adaptive
- rolls over, sits unsupported, no head lag when pulled to sit from supine 2. reaches for objects, looks for dropped items 3. turns to voice, babbles 4. feeds self, demonstrates stranger recognition (prelude to stranger anxiety)
What is the most likely inborn error of metabolism in a 2 day old infant with severe metabolic acidosis?
Glutathione synthetase deficiency –severe metabolic acidosis + jaundice + hemolytic anemia
what is the infective agent: 7 year old w low grade fever, headache, pruritic rash. Rash began on cheeks, spread to trunk and extremities. Physical exam shows maculopapular rash w lacy, reticulated appearance
Erythema infectiosum - parvovirus B19
cal/mL for 20 cal formula?
0.67 cal/mL
Neonate IV fluids +/- feeds
Increase 20-30 mL/kg/day until 150-160 mL/kg/day Day 1: 60-80 mL/kg/day Day 2: 80-100 mL/kg/day Day 3: …etc… 60+(20day)= max limit
What is dz and defect? Tall 10 year old, arachnodactyly, ligamentous laxity, pectus excavatum
Marfan syndrome - fibrillin
what is the etiology: infant born w part of small bowel protruding from abdomen to the right of the umbilicus.
Gastroschisis —involution of the second umbilical vein
how old is the child: Child says “mama” and “dada” w meaning, follows one-step commands, shows objects to parents to share interest. plays interactive games (peekaboo, waves bye bye). points to desired object
12 months
What electrolyte abnormalities is most often seen in infants of diabetic mothers?
hypoglycemia hypocalcemia hypomagnesemia
what is the dx? 1 month old with head circumference > 100th percentile. mother had no prenatal care. Macrocephaly w no other dysmorphic features. Transillumination of the head is positive.
hydranencephaly
cal/mL for 24 cal formula?
0.80 cal/mL
What will a coin appear like in an AP CXR if in the 1. esophagus 2. trachea
- Round – The coin will face you 2. Linear – You are looking at the coins edge. A Sagital CXR needed to see the front/back of the coin.
Identify the pathogen: 12 day old infant w bilateral eye discharge. conjunctival injection, lid swelling, scant mucopurulent discharge. no rashes
chlamydia trachomatis
What are the two most prevalent causes of acute otitis media?
Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae, nontypeable
Fluid management for neonate
Based on weight until day 7 Feeding q 3 hours
What is the definition of Small of Gestational age?
Less than 10% for Birth Weight At Term = <2500g At 37 wk = <2000g At 34 wk = <1500g At 31 wk = <1000g At 24 wk = <500g
What are the components of the HEADS adolescent screen?
H-home E-education/employment/eating disorder A-activities/alcohol D-drugs/depression S-safety/sex/suicide
What are the components of an APGAR score?
Appearance (skin color) Pulse (heart rate) Grimace (reflex irritability) Activity (muscle tone) Respiration
What congenital heart defect results in a biscuspid aortic valve and patent ductus arteriosus? neonate has recurrent epistaxis
Coarctation of the aorta a/w –bicuspid aortic valve –persistent ductus arteriosus –ventricular septal defect
What is the current guideline for intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis against Group B Strep?
If the mother is in labor with ruptured membranes and one of the following is present: G – Gone – Unknown Status B – Before – Prev infant infected w/ invasive GBS S – Soon – During pregnancy: + bacteriuria, + vag-rec culture During Labor: Premature delivery, ROM >18hrs, +GBS PCR, Maternal Fever
cal/mL for D10 formula?
0.34 cal/mL
Neonate “feeds only” amount per day
Increase 30 mL/kg/day until 150-160 mL/kg/day Day 1: 30 mL/kg/day Day 2: 60 mL/kg/day Day 3: …etc… 30day=max limit
What effect on the fetus can occur from a mother on anticonvulsants?
Cardiac defects Microcephaly, dysmorphic craniofacial features hypoplastic nails, distal phalanges IUGR Mental retardation rare: methemoglobinuria
what is the cranial nerve affected: 1 month old presents w poor feeding, suckling difficulty. she had this problem since birth. pt has a cranial dysfunction
CN IX – glossopharyngeal
What supplement is recommended for exclusively breastfed infants younger than 6 months?
Vitamin D
What are 3 risk factors an infant is susceptible to who is small for gestational age?
Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Polycythemia
What 3 medications are routinely given to newborns?
- Intramuscular Vit K 2. Hepatitis vaccine (HBIG if mother is + for HbsAg) 3. Erythromycin, tetracycline, silver nitrate - for gonococcal conjunctivitis
How old is the child: uses more than 50 words, follows two-step commands, engages in parallel play, stacks 5-6 blocks, turn pages in book, throw ball overhand, refer to themselves as “me” or “I”
2 years old -uses two word phrases
A 7cm mass is palpated on the right side that does not cross the midline in a 5 month old. The child was born large for gestational age with macrocephaly, macroglossia, hypospadias. what is the etiology?
Wilms Tumor - associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome = a genetic overgrowth syndrome a/w omphalocoele, hemihypertrophy, hypoglycemia, large for gestational age, other dysmorphic features.
A 2 year old with 102.6F fever has a seizure. what should you tell the parents?
Simple Febrile Seizure = reassure parents
cal/mL for 22 cal formula?
0.73 cal/mL
Pounds to grams conversion
1 lb. = 453.59 g
What congenital heart condition results in a cleft anterior mitral valve leaflet?
ostium primum atrial septal defect –clefts in anterior leaflet of the mitral valve –a/w anomalies of the AV valves –possible defects on the ventricular septum
A child born to a diabetic mother has an absent Moro reflex on the left. left SCM appears to be in spasm. what is the cause?
clavicle fracture = absent moro reflex on affected side + spasm of SCM
What type of congenital heart defect: neonate is born and initial physical exam is unremarkable. holosytolic murmur is heard on day 5 of life
Perimembranous VSD –upper ventricular septum close to aortic/mitral valve –left to right shunt occurs several days after birth when pulmonary vascular resistance decreases
What does it mean to have a term pregnancy?
born at >37 weeks gestation
What are 3 side effects of stimulant medication in a child with ADHD?
- decreased appetite 2. insomnia 3. decreased growth velocity
How old is the child: says “mama”, ball”, “yes”, “no”, “hi” turn pages in a book greet people, show empathy listen to story, drink from a cup
15 months
What are the contraindications for a child against receiving a DTaP vaccination?
- serious allergic reaction/anaphylaxis after a previous dose 2. encephalopathy within 7 days after dose
3 yo M w/ 3 day hx of fever, fussiness, stiff neck, decreased oral intake. Hx shows Upper resp infection one week ago. throat gram stain gram-positive organisms. Confirm w/ lateral neck radiography… Dx?
Retropharyngeal Abscess –hx of upper respiratory, throat/ear infection –may present w torticollis –S. pyogenes, S. aureus
2-day old male w/ numerous small papular, and pustular lesions w/ surrounding erythema on the anterior chest and abdomen. Multiple eosinophils w/o microbial organisms on Bx… Dx?
erythema toxicum neonatorum
Age? 10-25 words, names one picture on demand. engages in pretend play (feeding doll), laughs in response to others, walk up steps, run, stack 2-3 blocks, use spoon/cup
18 months
what are 5 alarming symptoms following vaccination?
FUCSA 1. fever > 104F 2. unresponsiveness of infant 3. crying > 3 hours within 48 hrs 4. seizure within 3 days 5. allergic reaction
what is the dx: 6 year old male w painful oral lesions. had similar episode one year ago. multiple round, clearly defined, small buccal ulcerations w a grayish base that are tender to palpation. lips are normal without lesions. oropharynx is clear w/o erythema, exudate or tonsilar enlargement
aphthous stomatitis (canker sores)
What are the 3 circumstances that “Failure To Thrive” describes?
- Weight falls below the 3rd percentile 2. Weight for height/length falls below the 3rd percentile 3. Rate of weight gain slows compared to previous growth (growth chart crosses two or more major percentiles)
What are the screening guidelines for diabetes? when do you start screening? frequency?
Overweight (>85% weight + height or >120% weight for ideal height) +2 Risk factors: 1. fam Hx 2. race = NA, AA, Hispanic, Asian 3. signs of insulin resistance 4. maternal Hx of diabetes/gestational diabetes
what are 5 alarming symptoms following vaccination?
- fever > 104F 2. persistent crying > 3 hours within 48 hrs 3. seizure within 3 days 4. unresponsiveness of infant 5. signs of severe allergic reaction
dx: 4 year old w fever, respiratory distress. toxic appearing, drooling, sitting upright, holding neck in hyperextension. pt rapidly develops stridor and cyanosis
Epiglottitis –lateral neck x-ray = thumb sign
What is the most likely inborn error of metabolism in a 2 year old that develops severe cutaneous photosensitivity?
Hartnup disease - decreased availability (transport) of tryptophan for niacin synthesis
What effect on the fetus/pregnancy can Cocaine and other stimulants cause?
Vasoconstriction = placental insufficiency and low birth weight
when does an infant 1. double 2. triple their birth weight?
- 5 months 2. 12 months
What immunologic abnormalities are found in ataxia-telangiectasia?
undetectable IgA levels elevated IgM normal IgG
what is the pathogen: 5 year old w axillary lymphadenopathy. small wound on palmar surface of the third digit adjacent to the distal interphalangeal joint. Cultures are obtained resulting in growth on Warthin-Starry stain.
Bartonella henselae
how does depression in adults differ than depression in adolescents?
Adult depression often includes early morning waking with difficulty sleeping at night
5 year old female with blood in underwear -multiple pathological fractures -tanner stage 2 breast development -multiple hyperpigmented irregularly shaped cutaneous macules
McCune-Albright syndrome –GNAS gene GnRH independent, peripheral precocious puberty from ovarian hyperfunction and cyst formation, episodic estrogen secretion –unpredictable vaginal bleeding –breast development w/o growth of pubic hair –bone lesions - polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
6 year old with sore throat, painful swallowing -no cough -febrile -bilateral tonsillar hyperemia, edema -lymph node enlargement in the anterior cervical chain -diffuse, pimply sandpaper-type rash on trunk and extremities
Scarlatina = rash that appears w group A streptococcal infection 1. fever 2. tonsillar exudates 3. cervical adenopathy 4. absence of cough
What congenital heart condition results in a persistent left superior vena cava
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection –cyanotic –four pulmonary veins fails to make normal connection in left atrium and drain into systemic venous circulation
what is the most appropriate step after suspecting intussusception?
air contrast enema
What congenital heart defect causes a redundant tricuspid valve leaflet
Ebsteins anomaly –hypoplastic right ventricle –enlarged right atrium –most patients also have an ASD
when should tympanostomy tube placement be considered?
Otitis media w effusion (OEM) for 4 months + hearing loss/documented language/developmental delay
What effect on the fetus can tobacco use cause?
Low birth weight
what is the cause: lethargic newborn lump on scalp that is slowly growing firm, fluctuant mass overlying the occiput which crosses over to the left parietal skull
subgaleal hemorrhage
What are the four criteria in the diagnosis of diabetes?
- HbA1c > 6.5 2. fasting glucose >126mg/dL 3. 2 hour fasting glucose > 200 mg/dL 4. random plasma glucose > 200 mg/dL
Neonate caloric intake goal
100-110 cal/kg/day
Pathological Jaundice HPI
Onset: <24 Hrs Bilirubin Involved: Direct/Conjugated, >2 or >20% Total Rise: >5/day or >0.2/Hr Resolve: 14 days+
Pathological Jaundice HPI
Onset: <24 Hrs Bilirubin Involved: Direct/Conjugated, >2 or >20% Total Rise: >5/day or >0.2/Hr Resolve: 14 days +
Physiological Jaundice HPI
Onset: <7 days Bilirubin Involved: Indirect/Unconjugated, <10% Total Rise:<5/day or <0.2/Hr Resolve: w/n 10 days
Caffeine Citrate is used for…
Obstructive/Mixed/Central Apnea in Preterm Neonates <35wks
Methylxanthine is used in the NICU for…
Apnea control, precursor for caffeine
Central Apnea is …
lack of inspiratory effort
Mixed Apnea is …
Upper airway obstruction w/ inspiration that follows/precedes Central Apnea
Sx of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
High Pitched Cry Irritable Poor Feeding Poor Coordinated Suckle
Obstructive Apnea is …
Inspiratory effort present but ineffective d/t upper airway obstruction
A newborn male child has a flat facial profile, upslanted palpebral fissures, epicanthal folds, a small mouth with a protruding tongue, small genitalia, and simian creases on his hands. What of the following chromosomal disorders is most likely in this child?
Tri 21
Sign/Sx of congenital hypothyroidism
Cretinism – severely stunted physical and mental growth