PEDS Flashcards
1
Q
Epiglottitis most likely bacteria and treatment
A
- Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Third-generation cephalosporin such as ceftriaxone
2
Q
Bilious emesis, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension in patient before the age of one. X-ray reveals abnormally dilated bowel loops overlying the liver with lack of air distally. Diagnosis?
A
Malrotation and midgut volvulus
3
Q
Downward sloping ST segment or saddleback ST segment in the high precordial leads (V1-V3) in young person.
A
Brugada syndrome (autosomal dominant). Cardiac ion channel dysfunction. Treatment = AICD.
4
Q
Treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia
A
10% dextrose is the preferred concentration
Recommended dose is 5 mL/kg
