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Peds 26-37 Flashcards

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Rhabdosarcoma

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Rare Cancer that starts as a growth of cells in soft tissue/muscle

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Osteosarcoma

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The most common type of bone cancer may result in limb amputation

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Club foot

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Deformity present at birth, which the babies foot is point in and down. Series of cast starting at infancy for treatment

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Psoriasis

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Autoimmune skin disease that causes rash with itchy, scaly patches most common on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Caused by over activation of T cells

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Circumferential burn

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A burn that in circles an extremity, torso, neck, digits

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Escharotomy

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An emergency surgical procedure that involves cutting into the burned skin to release Eschar and restore circulation

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Cellulitis

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Bacterial skin infection can potentially spread to lymph nodes and bloodstream, causing sepsis

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Dietary needs for burn injury healing

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High protein, hydration, increase calorie intake

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Diabetes mellitus 2

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Affects the way, your body processes, sugar (glucose) for fuel

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Effects of untreated diabetes mellitus 2

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Sugar causes buildup in the bloodstream leading to long-term consequences

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Risk factors of diabetes mellitus 2

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Overweight childhood obesity, affects males more than females, diet

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Pathophysiology of type two diabetes mellitus

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Decrease sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin

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Hypothyroidism

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Endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone

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Hypothyroid replacement therapy (Levothyroxine)

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Chemically identical to thyroxine T4, which occurs naturally in the body

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Levothyroxine side effects

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Shakiness rash, weight loss, headache. Delayed bone growth if untreated.

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Diabetes insipidus

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Uncommon condition causes excessive production of very diluted urine and intense thirst

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Diabetes insipidus treatment (DDAVP desmopressin)

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Antidiuretic hormone medication

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DDAVP desmopressin side effects

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Headache, seizures, hyponatremia

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Type one diabetes mellitus

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High levels of glucose in the blood and urine due to your body, making little to no insulin

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Symptoms of diabetes mellitus one

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Very thirsty, frequent urination, very hungry, weight loss

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Pituitary tumor

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Can reduce or increase the production of growth, sexual development, metabolism, and response to stress hormones

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Pituitary tumor treatment

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Surgical removal possible radiation, lifelong hormone replacement therapy

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HIV human immunodeficiency virus

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Virus destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroy the bodies ability to fight infections and certain cancers

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Most commonly spread sexual infection

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HIV

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Cells that are affected by HIV

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CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell and key part of the immune system

26
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Systemic lupus erythematousus

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Autoimmune disease causes inflammation in skin, joints, organs leading to damage. bodies immune system attacks itself

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Signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematousus

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Butterfly rash on cheeks and nose, painful joints, depression, isolation weight loss

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Chronic disease that causes joint inflammation in children under 16 (arthritis in children)

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis symptoms

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Joint pain, swelling and stiffness, growth, problems, restrict activities due to pain and swelling

30
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allergy to peanuts

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Have an emergency care plan and provide epinephrine

31
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Droplet precautions

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Pathogens such as influenza. Can spread less than 3 feet from patient. Droplets are 30 to 50 micrometers in size

32
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Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (HIB)

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Starts between 12 to 15 months. reduces risk of meningitis and epiglottis

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Diphtheria

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Serious illness causes breathing difficulties, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and death

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Tetanus also known as lockjaw

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Causes painful muscle stiffening, convulsions, and can cause death

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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough

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Uncontrollable coughing, that can make it hard to breathe eat and drink

36
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DDTaP) vaccine

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Injected intramuscularly in the thigh

37
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Measles

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Rash that starts on the face then develops on the body 2 to 4 days later. can result in high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes

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Mumps

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Swollen saliva producing glands and neck, fever headache, and muscle aches, testicles in males may cause sterility

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Rubella German measles

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Fever, sore throat, rash, headache, red and itchy eyes. In pregnancy may result in babies with birth defects

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Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) administration

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Two doses, to babies and children, 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years old

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Head lice (pediculus humanus captitis)

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Permethrin medicated shampoo, wash in hot water

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Giardia

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A tiny parasite that lives in the gut excreted by watery diarrhea

43
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Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus)

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Itchy rash with a small fluid filled blisters

44
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Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) symptom relief

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Calamine lotion, cool baths in baking soda, antihistamines

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Scabies (scarcopetes scabiei)

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Infected skin caused by tiny mites borrowing under the skin, intense itching

46
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Viral meningitis

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Usually not serious and symptoms should disappear within a few weeks

47
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Bacterial meningitis

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A medical emergency may result in brain injury and death if not treated, symptoms include a petechial rash

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Positive brudzinski

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A physical sign that indicates meningitis inflammation, hips and knees flexing involuntary

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Positive kernig

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Inflammation of the meninges the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

50
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Positive kernig (positive sign)

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Maintain in the knee is extended beyond 135°

51
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Bacterial meningitis testing

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Blood cultures and lumbar puncture

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