Vital FM 1 Flashcards

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List 5 regions Thalassemia is endemic in.

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Africa
Middle East
Caribbean
Mediterranean
South East Asia
South America

Coffee producing regions of the world

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What iron formulation has the highest iron content?

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Ferrous FUmarate

FULL of Fe

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What iron formulation is best for children?

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Ferrous ‘S’ulfate

Best for ‘S’mall

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What can you do to aid iron absorption

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Vitamin C - no Tea

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List 5 tests if you are worried about iron deficiency anemia

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Hgb
MCV
Serum ferritin
Peripheral Blood Smear
Serum Iron
TIBC
Colonoscopy
HCG
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What test do you order to diagnosis Thalassemia

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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

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Who is at high risk of iron deficiency in anemia?

List 2

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Women and children

Think women and children FErst

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What are risk factors for B12 deficiency?

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Gastric surgery (gastric parietal cells make intrinsic factor)
Strict vegans
Breastfed kids of strict vegans
Elderly
Psychiatric
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What test do you order if B12 is low to diagnose pernicious anemia?

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Anti-intrinsic factor antibody

Schilling test is no longer done

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What are 5 causes of anemia?

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Low intake (dietary - B12/iron)
Loss - menstrual, donations, meds, bleeding disorder
Destruction - Marathon running
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How does the Canadian Thoracic society divide up cough?

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Acute - less than 3 weeks
Sub-acute - 3-8 weeks
Chronic - more than 8 weeks

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What can cause acute cough (less than 3 weeks)?

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Pneumonia
Heart failure
Neoplasm
Foreign body
Pneumothorax
Medication
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What can cause a sub-acute cough (3-8 weeks)?

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Post-viral
Infectious - bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial
Early chronic (asthma, reflux, upper airway cough syndrome(post-nasal drip))

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What can cause chronic cough? (more than 8 weeks)

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COPD
Infection
Cystic Fibrosis
Eosinophil bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
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What are 4 causes outside the lung?

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Travel
Occupation
Contacts
Critters

“TOCC” to your patients

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What are your first, second and third line treatments for Asthma/COPD overlap syndrome?

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ICS/LABA (Fluticasone + salmeterol)
LAMA (Tiotropium)
Biologic + Refer

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What prophylactic antibiotic will decrease COPD exacerbations?
List 2

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Azithromycin

Erythromycin

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What is the first line treatment for COPD?

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SABA

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What medication do you substitute for a LAMA in COPD with high eosinophilic counts?

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Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

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What are 3 other causes of COPD other than smoking?

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Alpha 1 antitripsyn
Second hand smoke
Biofuels (immigrants)

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What is the risk and benefit of adding an ICS for COPD?

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Fewer exacerbations

More pneumonias

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What are two non-pharmacologic interventions for COPD?

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Quit smoking

Exercise

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When do you add antibiotics to steroids for acute exacerbation?

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CRP>40

or 2 of 3 of
Dyspnea
Sputum purulence
Sputum Volume

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What bugs cause COPD?

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H. Influenza
S. Pneumonia
M. Catarrhalis

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What bugs cause complicated COPD exacerbations?
Klebisella Gram -ve's Pseudamonas
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What can help prevent COPD exacerbations?
Flu vaccine Pneumonia vaccine Exercise
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What can you refer a COPD patient to?
``` Respiratory therapy Pulmonary rehab Respirology Smoking counsellor Psychologist Exercise counsellor ```
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How do you diagnose Asthma in less than 6?
Wheeze Reversable wheeze Not anything else
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What is the diagnostic cutoff for A5THMA?
FEV1/FVC pre < 0.75 | Reversible and increase in 12%
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What is the diagnostic cutoff for C0PD?
FEV1/FVC < 0.70
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What are the first, second and third line treatments for pediatric asthma?
Salbutamol ICS Oral steroid
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What is the first line treatment for asthma?
As needed ICS-Formoterol combo slightly better than ICS whenever SABA is taken
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What is the second line treatment for asthma
Daily ICS-formoterol + as releiver
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What is the third line treatment for asthma?
Low dose ICS-LABA
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What is the fourth line treatment for asthma?
Medium dose ICS-LABA
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What is the fifth line treatment for asthma?
Maximum dose ICS-LABA + refer + additional therapy (tiotropium)
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What are 5 risk factors for PE?
``` Age Prior DVT/PE Recent Surgery/trauma Estrogen use Leg swelling ```
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What intervention do you perform for unilateral spontaneous pneumothorax that does not progress over 4 hours?
Nothing.
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List 5 non-pulmonary causes of shortness of breath.
``` Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy Malignancy Aortic Stenosis Mycobacterial ```
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List 5 non-pulmonary causes for dyspnea | (5 A's)
``` Anemia Anti-aeriobic (reconditioning) Altitude Allergy Acid Reflux Abnormal thyroid Anxiety ```
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How do you diagnose and treat testicular cancer?
beta-hcg Alpha Fetoprotein Lop it off BALLLS
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What are 3 risk factors for Testicular Cancer
Cryptorchidism Family History Personal History
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What screening test can you offer for lung cancer? What are the criteria?
Low Dose CT 55-74 30 pk-yr Current or quit <15 years
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What screening test would you offer for ovarian cancer?
Nothing
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What 2 screening tests can you offer for colon cancer and what are their intervals?
FIT q2years Flex sig q10years
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Who do you screen for pancreatic cancer?
Family history | High-risk syndromes (Peutz-Jeghers syndrome)
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What are 5 tests you can order for unexplained weight loss
``` Hemoglboin Na, K, eGFR, Urea, Creatinine PSA FIT CXR ```
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What are four alarm features for abdominal pain?
Severe pain Blood in stool Melena Abnormal labs
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What is the treatment for H.Pylori? How long do you treat them for?
PPI Bismuth Metronidazole Tetracycline 14 days
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What screening test should you order for esophageal cancer?
None
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What is the greater risk factor for Barrett's esophagus?
Reflux
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List 4 long-term PPI risks?
B12, dementia, C. difficile, fractures
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What is the bolus fluid amount for kids?
20 ml/kg
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What is the maintenance fluid amount for kids?
4-2-1 per hour.
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What are 5 risk factors for C. diff?
``` Admission Older age Immunocompromise Previous C. diff Recent antibiotics ```
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What is the first line treatment for C. diff?
Vancomycin PO
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What are five tests to order for chronic diarrhea (> 4 weeks)?
``` CBC ferritin TSH C. Diff fecal calprotectin Colonoscopy ```
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What test do you order to test for lactose intolerance?
Hydrogen breath test.
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What three agents should you avoid in Crohn's?
5-ASA Antibiotics Alternative treatments (probiotics/cannabis)
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Name 4 medication classes to treat Crohn's.
Sulfasalazine Thiopurines Methotrexate Biologics
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What are 5 things you can refer for insomnia?
``` Sleep Medicine Sleep study Psychiatry Auricular Accupuncture CBT-I ```
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What are 5 non-pharm treatments for restless legs?
``` Iron Magnesium Stretch Massage Heat Exercise ```
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What are 4 pharm treatments for restless legs?
Pramipexole Gabapentin Pregabalin Benzos
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What are the 4 steps of trauma informed care?
1. Bear witness 2. Create safe space 3. Collaborate 4. Believe in resilience
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What is your first treatment class of medications for hyperthyroidism?
Beta-blocker
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What 2 tests are you ordering for a thyroid nodule?
TSH | Thyroid ultrasound
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What are 4 suspicious features on U/S of thyroid warrant biopsy?
1 cm Irregular surface Taller than wide Calcifications Think goitre the hedgehog.
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What two treatments can you use for pharmacology resistant Grave's disease?
Radiation | Surgery
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What are 5 things common to ME-CFS, fibre and ES-MCS?
``` Fatigue Pain Sleep Neuro symptoms Cognitive symptoms ```
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What symptoms are specific to ME-CFS?
Chronic, profound fatigue Not improved by rest Post-exertional malaise
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What symptoms are specific to fibromyalgia?
Diffuse body pain (3 months)
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What symptoms are specific to multiple chemical sensitivity?
Provoked by chemical agents Removal relieves Respiratory symptoms
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What are the 5 steps in pharmacotherapy for diabetes?
``` Metformin 2nd line OHA qhs basal insulin qam basal insulin bolus insulin ```
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What two oral hypoglycemic agents have cardioprotective effects?
``` SGLT2 inhibitors (empagliflozin) GLP-1 receptor agonists (liraglutide) ```
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Driving guidelines for diabetes?
Check sugar q2h if symptomatic Check sugar q4h if asymptomatic Have 6 lifesavers in the car. 2-4-6 rule
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What 5 things should you screen for in somebody with suspected somatization?
``` Substance use Anxiety IPV Depression Sleeping disorder ``` THINK SAIDS - like dummies who are on income assistance will have somatization
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What are the 5 stages of change?
``` Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance ```
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List 5 causes of hepatitis.
``` Infections Medication Alcohol Iron overload Autoimmune ```
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What are four treatments for non-alcohol fatty liver disease?
Exercise Diet Weight Loss EtOH reduction
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What test do you order to confirm active HCV infection?
HCV RNA
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What are four complications of hepatitis to screen for?
HCC Varices Alcohol Cirrhosis
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What are two parts of low back pain history that suggest a non-inflammatory cause?
Less than 30 minutes of morning stiffness | Worse at the end of the day.
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What are two parts of low back pain history that suggest an inflammatory cause?
More than 30 minutes of morning stiffness | Better at the end of the day
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What are four alarm features for joints?
Hot Boggy AM (Stiff > 30 min) PM (Night pain)
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What four diseases should you screen for before starting DMARD/Immune suppressants
HIV TB HCV HBV
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What are 5 non-pharm options for treating bedwetting?
``` Use toilet before bed No fluids before bed No caffeine Training pants Bedwetting alarms ```
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What two drugs can you use to treat bedwetting?
Desmopressin | Imipramine
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What are 5 things you can refer for autism?
``` Hearing assessment Visual assessment Pediatrics Autism support group SLP ```
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What are three co-morbid conditions to screen for in Autism spectrum disorder?
Sleep Constipation Anxiety/Depression
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What are 5 things on your differential for Autism Spectrum Disorder
``` Global development delay Hearing impairment Epilepsy OCD ODD Conduct disorder Trisomy 21 Cerebral Palsy ```
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What are 5 things to look for in conduct disorder?
``` Persistent Violating rights of others Rule breaking Violence against people/animals Running away from home/school ```
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How do you separate ODD from conduct disorder?
ODD does not Damage people or animals Damage property Deceive or thieve
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What is one treatment for button battery injection?
Honey
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List 5 things to counsel for in safety around the home in kids.
``` Guns Carbon monoxide Electric plugs Hot water heater Car Seats Pools ```
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What is the most common poisoning to occur in the household?
Shampoo/Soap
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What are 4 pros of circumcision?
Phimosis UTI Penile cancer HPV/HIV/HSV
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What do you treat phimosis with?
Betamethasone at age 8-10.
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What vaccine is given in every pregnancy?
TdaP
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What are 5 tips to reduce vaccine pain for children?
``` Most painful last Breastfeed Skin to skin Topical anesthetic Sugars ```
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What are 4 risk factors for sinusitis?
Smoking Anatomy (deviated septum etc.) Allergic rhinitis Asthma
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What are 3 bugs found in sinusitis?
H. flu S. Pneumonia M. Catarrhalis Same as ear bugs Same as COPD bugs
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What are 5 alarm features of sinusitis?
``` Persistent fever Periorbital edema Cranial nerve palsies Abnormal extra ocular movements Proptosis Vision changes Sever headache Altered mental status Meningismus ```
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What are four features that will point to bacterial sinusitis?
Pain Obstruction Discharge Smell Greater than 7 days - treat
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What is your first line antibiotic treatment for sinusitis?
Amox
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What are two second line treatments for sinusitis?
TMP/SMX | Macrolide
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What are 5 additional treatments to abx for sinusitis?
``` Nasal rinse Intranasal steroids Decongestants Analgesics Anti-inflammatories ```
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What is the treatment for strep throat?
Pen V 800 mg QID * 5 days
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What are 5 risk factors for neonatal sepsis?
``` Chorioamniotinits Maternal fever < 37 weeks Rupture > 18 hours GBS +ve ```
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What are the three bugs that cause sepsis?
Listeria E. Coli GBS LEGS
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What is the treatment for infant hypoglycemia?
D10W
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What are 5 symptoms of hypoglycemia in the neonate?
``` Jittery Lethargic Hypotonic Sweating Weak cry Tachypnea Seizures ```
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How long is jaundice possible for in neonates?
2 weeks
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What is the workup for neonate hypobilirubinemia?
``` Hemoglobin Group and Screen Conjugated bilirubin Coomb's Peripheral smear ```
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What does a Coomb's test in neonates?
Looks for maternal antibodies on baby's red blood cells.
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What are 5 risk factors for hip dysplasia
``` Firstborn Female Family history Fluid (oligo) Feet (breech) ``` 5 F's
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What are 5 thinks to look for with pediatric limp?
``` Legg-Calve-Perthes Infection Malignancy (Ewing's Sarcoma) Pain from abuse Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis ``` "LIMPS"
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Causes of altered mental status?
``` Drugs Infection Metabolic Failure Anemia/Alcohol Cardiac Electrolyte Structural ``` DIM FACES