w/c 15/04 Flashcards
what surgery is done for paediatric malrotation?
ladds procedure
what are 2 missed pills rules for COCP depending on the stage of the cycle?
week 1= emergency contraception
week 2= no action needed in 7 previous days taken correctly
week 3= back to back packs no break
what are nasal polyps and recurrent chest infections in a child indicative of?
CF
what is russells sign?
knuckles on the back of the hand seen in bulimia due to forced vomitting
whats the difference between gastroschisis and omphalocele?
gastroschisis= lateral to umbilicus, not covered by peritoneum
omphalocele= involves the umbilicus itself, covered by peritoneum
what is plagiocephaly?
skull deformity
unilateral occiput flattening
ipsilateral ear pushed forward
enourage sleep on back to reduce risk of SID
what are rules for POP when on abx?
no change
what is tardive dyskinesia and how does it usually present?
involuntary repetitive movements
usually regarding ear and mouth
when is oral rotavirus given?
2 months and 3 months
what does methotrexate use in pregnancy cause in the child?
cleft palate
anencephaly
hydrocephalus
skull defects
what is naegeles rule?
add one year and 7 days to LMP minus 3 months
what steroids are used for lichen sclerosus
potent topical eg dermovate
whats is the most common cause of neonatal early vs late onset sepsis? how do you differentiate early and late?
early= listeria- first 72 hrs of life
late= staph aureus- after 72 hrs life
how is acute fatty liver of pregnancy mx?
supportive care until delivery is possible
when is menarche expected to start?
in someone that has secondary sexual characteristics= 16yrs
in someone that does not have secondary sexual characteristics= 14 yrs
what are features of pataus syndrome
microcephaly
cleft lip
polydactyly
cardiac defects
what score on mmse indicates dementia?
> 24/30
what is krukenberg tumor and how is it identified?
gastric carcinoma that has metastasised to the ovaries
histologically signet ring cells are seen
what is affected in MCAD?
fatty acid oxidation
what is affected in porphyria?
haem synthesis
what is affected in G6PD deficiency?
haemolysis (in stress)
what is affected in PKU?
amino acid metabolism
what is affected in lesch nyhan syndrome?
uric acid metabolism
when are compressions started in an unresponsive neonate?
give 5 inflation breaths
check for response
give 5 more
check for response
ventilate for 30 secs
check HR
if <60bpm start compressions
how do you remember what capgras syndrome is?
cap=captured= loved ones have been replaced
what is pica?
urge to eat non food items eg soil
what is pica in a child indicative of?
iron deficiency anaemia
whats a common cause of iron deficiency anaemia in children?
excessive ingestion of cows milk- its low in iron
what ethnicity are fibroids more common in?
afro caribbeans
what are the compressive sx of fibroids
compression of bladder= increased urination
compression of rectum= constipation
compression of veins= pedal oedema
what are rules regarding cocp and smoking?
if over 35 and currently smoking/ smoking in past year are UKMEC3
what are rules regarding breast cancer in relatives and cocp?
not a contraindication
only if the patient themself has or had breast cancer
when is agranulocytosis on clozapine most common and how is it monitored for in this period?
most common in first 6-12 weeks
monitor every week for the first 6 months
how is acute heroin withdrawal managed?
first line symptomatic mx
loperamide if diarrhoea is most concerning
lofexidine for physical sx
how is parity linked to risk of cervical cancer?
increased parity increases risk
what is continuous dribbling after prolonged labour and poor obstetric care indicative of? how is it ix
vesicovaginal fistula
urinary dye studies
whats first line for menorrhagia?
mirena IUS
whats the typical age for croup?
6-12 months
what are some indications for ECT?
catatonia
severe depression
prolonged or severe mania