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Peds Ch 38 GI & Ch 39 GU Flashcards

1
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What are some differences between a childs GI system and an adults

A

smaller
liver & pancreas enzymes are reduced
can’t break down carbs

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2
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What is Kwashiorkor

A

not enough protein

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3
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What is rickets

A

lack of Vitamin D

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4
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Because of rickets there is the inability to absorb the mineral

A

Vitamin C

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5
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What are symptoms of appendicitis

A

pain in RL quadrant

pain worsens with movement

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6
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What is colic

A

abdominal pain caused by cramping

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7
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What are they symptoms of colic

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crying a lot in the evening, pain

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8
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what are symptoms of congenital aganglionic megacolon

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constipation, don’t poop, fecal vomiting

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9
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What is the typical treatment for congenital aganglionic megacolon

A

cut out bad part of colon

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10
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What is intussusception

A

small intestine telescopes into itself

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11
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What are symptoms of intussusception

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vomiting, pain, currant jelly stools

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12
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What is gastroesophageal relfux

A

lower esophageal sphincter doesn’t close right

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13
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What are symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux

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effortless vomiting, agitated, hungry

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14
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What is treatment for gastroesophageal reflux

A

zantac, thickened formula, daily weights, put on stomach with head up

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15
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What is pyloric stenosis

A

pyloric sphincter is stenosed

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16
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What are symptoms of pyloric stenosis

A

projectile vomiting, sour smell, dehydration

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17
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What is the treatment for pyloric stenosis

A

pyloromytomy

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18
Q

What are symptoms of pinworm infestation

A

itching bottom

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19
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What class of medications are used to treat pinworm infestation

A

Anthelmic

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20
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What must a child avoid who has celiac disease

A

gluten

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21
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What are symptoms of celiac disease

A

cramping, diarrhea, gas, fatty stools

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22
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What types of foods must this child avoid with celiac

A

wheat, rye, oats, barley

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23
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What are symptoms of food allergies

A

hives, itching

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24
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What is the most common cause of lead poisoning

A

lead paint

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25
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What is the treatment for lead poisoning

A

chealating agents

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26
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What is a good diet to follow after gastroenteritis or diarrhea

A

low salt, electrolytes, BRAT(banana’s, rice, applesauce, toast)

27
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If a child has diarrhea, what is the main concern

A

dehydration

28
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What is a good way to rehydrate

A

Give a small amount of fluid at first and keep giving more and more until they are rehydrated

29
Q

What are symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus

A

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, lethargy

30
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What are the 3 P’s

A

polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia

31
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What symptom of Type 1 DM is usually noticed first

A

they eat a ton, but lose weight

32
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What are symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis

A

drowsiness, dry skin, red, flushed, fruit smell

33
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What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis

A

lack of insulin

34
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What are symptoms of hypoglycemia

A

weak, lethargic, nervous, pale, blurred vision, cold, clammy

35
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What can cause hypoglycemia

A

too much insulin

36
Q

If there is a short-acting and intermediate acting insulin to be mixed how should this be done

A

clear-cloudy, cloudy-clear

37
Q

What are the functions of the kidneys

A

regulate fluids, filter out waste, balance electrolytes

38
Q

What are some measures to prevent a UTI

A

change underwear, drink water, wipe front to back

39
Q

What is the most common organism that causes UTI

A

E.coli

40
Q

What predisposes a person to a UTI

A

wiping back to front, young sex

41
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What are symptoms of a UTI

A

burning, frequency, hesitancy when urinating

42
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How is a UTI diagnosed

A

clean urine catch

43
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What are treatments for a UTI

A

antibiotics

44
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Why are girls more susceptible to get a UTI

A

urethra is shorter and it’s closer to the anus

45
Q

What is menarche

A

very 1st period

46
Q

Mittelschmerz

A

ovulation

47
Q

Menorrhagia

A

heavy period

48
Q

Metrorrhagia

A

long period

49
Q

Amenorrhea

A

no period

50
Q

What is pyelonephritis

A

UTI that gets to kidney

51
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What are symptoms of pyelonephritis

A

abrupt high fever, bed wetting

52
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What is glomerulonephritis

A

allergic reaction to Strep

53
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What is the cause of glomerulonephritis

A

strep

54
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What are the symptoms of glomerulonephritis

A

grossly bloody urine

55
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treatment for glomerulonephritis

A

treat symptoms, monitor urine output

56
Q

What is nephritic syndrome

A

kidneys don’t excrete fluid

57
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What are the main concerns about nephritic syndrome

A

edema

58
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What is the treatment for nephritic syndrome

A

corticosteroids, diuretics

59
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What is the nursing care for nephritic syndrome

A

I/O, daily weights, decrease activity

60
Q

What is cryptorchidism

A

1 or both testes fail to descend

61
Q

How does a nurse assess for cryptochidism

A

fell them, look for them

62
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What is the treatment for cryptorchidism

A

surgery

63
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What are symptoms of candida vaginitis

A

itching, white drainage, red, burning

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