test 3 peds Flashcards
What is a normal PTT lab value?
25 - 35 seconds
What is a normal AST level?
8 - 33
What is a normal ALT level?
7 - 56
What treats Von Willebron disease?
Desmopressin
Anytime that we give IGG we make sure not to give vaccines for how many months?
9 Months
What are two types of heart defects?
- Cyanotic
- Acyanotic
Say the rule of 9 for pediatrics?
Head - 18 %
Back - 18%
Chest - 18 %
Each arm - 9 %
Each leg - 14 %
What is the treatment of luekemia?
Bone marrow transplant
What is pancytopenia?
Low levels of all three components of the blood. RBC, WBC, and PLTS
What assessment is priority in the patient with ITP?
Neurological assessment, we want to check for bleeding in the brain.
At what ages do we give MMR vaccine?
1 and 4 years old
What factor is deficient in the individual with Christmas disease?
Factor 9
What fluid do you use with blood?
Normal saline
Demerol is not used in children with sickle cell because it can cause _______.
Seizures
What is the test called that is used to diagnose blood disorders?
Electrophoresis
What is the condition called where iron deposits in the organs of the body?
Hemosiderosis
How do you treat hemosiderosis? What is the name of the therapy, and what is the name of the medication?
The therapy is called chelating therapy, and the medication is desferal
List 4 triggers of a sickle cell crisis
- Stress
- Sickness
- Dehydration
- Physical workouts
What is the first line management of sickle cell?
Fluids and hydration
Make sure to never give iron pills with what?
Anything that contains calcium, such as milk products. Iron needs vitamin C to bind to cells
Why should you not give milk to an individual under 1 years old?
It can cause GI bleeding
What percent of the blood is plasma and what percent is formed elements?
55 % is plasma, 45 % is formed elements
