Peds Flashcards
What is the side effect of loperamide?
loperamide is a mu opiod receptor antagonist that slows the GI peristalsis and is anti-diarrheal agent. in high doses, it can reach CNS and cause respiratory depression and AMS.
What is treatment for loperamide related side effects such AMS and respiratory depression?
nalaxone, an opioid antagonist.
What is the recommended sun protection factor (SPF)?
more than or equal to 30
What is the treatment for neonatal thyrotoxicosis?
methimazole plus beta blocker; relf resolves in few weeks.
What is the treatment for hospitalized pt with measles?
Vitamin A
What is the treatment of mastoditis?
IV antibiotics and drainage with tympanostomy or ear tube placement
what are 3 pathognomic facial feature in Fetal alcohol syndrome?
Small palpebral fissures, Smooth philtrum, thin vermilion border.
Diagnostic imaging for intraventricular hemorrhage?
cranial ultrasound
What clinical features differentiate congenital toxoplasmosis and CMV?
Congenital toxoplasmosis: Diffuse intracranial calcification
Congenital CMV: Periventricular intracranial calcification and sensorineural hearing loss
What is the treatment of bullous impetigo?
oral antibiotics eg Cephalexin
sensorineural hearing loss is seen in which common congenital injection?
CMV and Rubella
What is the preferred diagnostic test for giardiasis?
stool antigen or PCR
