Peds Flashcards
1
Q
long term RT side effects - peds
A
- dental disease
- cognitive impairment
- altered bone development and growth
- learning/hearing impairment
- neuroendocrine problems
- secondary malignancies
2
Q
screen tool for peds
A
SGNA
3
Q
growth charts for peds by age
A
0-2years: WHO
2y+: CDC
4
Q
vitamin D for peds
A
1-12months: 400 IU
>1year: 600 IU
5
Q
energy needs for peds
A
DRI /usual energy needs for normal weight
6
Q
most common cancers in peds
A
- leukemia
- brain/nervous system
- neuroblastoma
7
Q
Wilm’s tumor
A
rare cancer, mostly 3-4year old, in kidney
8
Q
cachexia in peds
A
- **growth failure - due to anorexia and altered metabolism of fat/carb/pro
- protein turnover accelerates - muscle loss
9
Q
discontinue EN when peds are eating what percent of needs
A
75%
