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10/17/2011

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Term
What is the childhood mortality of the following conditions in the US per 100,000 children
perinatal conditions
MVA
Congenital
Homicide
Malignancy
Definition
Perinatal conditions: 17.6
MVA: 8.5
Congenital: 8.4
Homicide: 4.2
Malignancy: 2.8
Term
What are the top three causes of death in children 0-1?
Definition
Development/genetics
SIDS
prematurity
Term
What are the top three causes of death in children 1-4?
Definition
accident
development/genetics
cancer
Term
What are the top three causes of death in children 5-14?
Definition
accident
cancer
homicide
Term
What are the top three causes of death in childre 15-24?
Definition
accident
homicide
suicide
Term
What is the #1 cause of Acute Otitis Media?
Definition
virus
Term
What are the three strains of bacteria that can cause acute otitis media?
Definition
streptococcus pneumoniae
haemophilus influenza
moraxella catarrhalis
Term
What is the #1 reason for a parent to bring a child to the doctor?
Definition
Ear infection
Term
What are the risk factors for acute otitis media?
Definition
day care
tobacco exposure
genetic predisposition
using bottle lying down
Term
If indicated, what antibiotics should be given for acute otitis media?
Definition
amoxicillin for 7-10 days
cephalosporin
macrolide if allergic
Term
How long do Viral URIs last and how many infections are common in the first two years of life?
Definition
two weeks and 6-12 infections
Term
Are OTC cold meds indicated for viral URIs
Definition
NO
Term
what does a patient with a viral URI present with?
Definition
watery red eyes, clear nasal drainage, and cough
Term
Allergic Rhinitis is associated with?
Definition
eczema and asthma
Term
What does the nasal passage way look like?
Definition
pale, boggy swollen
Term
What is ansomia?
Definition
lack of functioning olfaction
Term
What symptoms are associated with allergic rhinitis?
Definition
itchy, watery eyes
sneezing
stuffy, runny noses
cough
sore throat
headache
post nasal drip
mouth breathing
Term
What is allergic rhinitis also called?
Definition
IgE mediated rhinoconjunctivitis
Term
What is the treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Definition
allergen avoidance
intranasal steroids (MOST EFFECTIVE)
intranasal antihistimines
oral antihistamines
Term
What is the most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis is children?
Definition
virus
Term
how long does viral conjunctivits last?
Definition
3-5 days
Term
When looking at viral conjunctivitis what else do you look for?
Definition
other viral symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and cough, also erythema, WATERY DISCHARGE
Term
how do you treat viral conjunctivitis?
Definition
its self resolving
Term
bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in ____ than ______
Definition
children than adults
Term
What types of bacteria can cause conjunctivitis
Definition
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenza
Moraxella catarrhalis
Term
How is bacterial conjunctivitis transmitted?
Definition
direct contact
Term
What symptoms do you look for in bacterial conjunctivitis?
Definition
erythema, COPIOUS, PURULENT discharge
Term
how is bacterial conjunctivitis treated?
Definition
self limiting in 2-5 days without antibiotics, but antibiotics are give to prevent spread
Term
What type of conjunctivitis are non infectious
Definition
allergic and chemical and FB
Term
What is strep throat caused by?
Definition
Group A streptococcus
Term
What is the #1 bacterial infection of the throat?
Definition
strep throat
Term
At what age is strep throat most common?
Definition
5-15 years old
Term
What symptoms are associated with strep throat?
Definition
fever, sore throat, headache, nausea, chills, possibly scarlet fever
Term
What is scarlet fever
Definition
erythematous, sandpaper like rash caused by GAS
Term
What is scarlet fever and strep throat treated with?
Definition
Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Macrolide
Term
Why do you treat strep and scarlet fever?
Definition
to prevent rheumatic fever
Term
What is the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever?
Definition
0.3% of GAS infections
Term
What can rheumatic fever affect?
Definition
heart
joint
skin
brain
Term
What is the target age of rheumatic fever?
Definition
6-15 yo
Term
100 years ago, what was the leading cause of deaths for kids age 5-20?
Definition
acute rheumatic fever
Term
according to WHO how many deaths per year occur from acute rheumatic fever?
Definition
90,000
Term
WHat are the symptoms of rheumatic fever?
Definition
fever, malaise, arthritis, fatigue
Term
_____ and ______ are reversible. ______ is chronic.
Definition
arthritis and myocarditis are reversible. Valve disease is chronic.
Term
What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis?
Definition
tachypnea, retractions and wheezing
Term
When does bronchiolitis occur?
Definition
winter months
Term
When is bronchiolitis most common?
Definition
2-6 months
Term
What is the most common cause of lower respiratory traction infection in infants?
Definition
RSV
Term
What are the symptoms of RSV?
Definition
rhinorrhea, cough, fever, wheeze, tachypnea, retractions, anorexia
Term
What is the % mortality of RSV?
Definition
1%
Term
How do you treat RSV?
Definition
with supportive cares like oxygen, suction, albuterol, racemic epinephrine, hypertonic saline
Term
What are the viral causes of bronchiolitis?
Definition
RSV, parainfluenza, adenovirus, influenza, HMV
Term
Do steroids and antibiotics have any benefit for viral bronchiolitis?
Definition
no
Term
how is viral bronchiolitis contracted?
Definition
contact with secretion
Term
What is the first repiratory sign of pneumonia?
Definition
tachypnea
Term
Where is the pneumonia infection located?
Definition
alveoli
Term
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
Definition
cough, fever, tachypnea, hypoxia, dyspnea
Term
What is the #1 cause of pneumonia ?
Definition
virus
Term
What viruses can cause pneumonia
Definition
RSV, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus
Term
What bacteria can cause pneumonia?
Definition
Streptococcus pneumonia (vaccine)
H. influenza (vaccine)
Staphylococcus aureus
Mycoplasma
Term
What is one of the main causes of mortality in developing countries and morbidity in developed countries?
Definition
pneumonia
Term
What are the risk factors of pneumonia?
Definition
lower socioeconomic groups
school age
cardiopulmonary disorders
smoke exposure
Term
What is the clinical diagnosis of pneumonia?
Definition
chest x ray, blood culture, pleural fluid
Term
How many people worldwide have asthma?
Definition
300 million
Term
how many children in the US suffer from asthma? Adults?
Definition
9.6% of children; 7.7% of adults
Term
How many people died of asthma in 2005?
Definition
255,000
Term
What is the most common chronic disease in children?
Definition
asthma
Term
How many ER visits annually are from asthma?
Definition
1.7 million
Term
asthma is ____ and _____
Definition
underdiagnosed and undertreated
Term
What are the symptoms of asthma?
Definition
cough, chest pain, wheezing, dyspnea
Term
What is asthma exacerbated by?
Definition
exercise, illness, allergens, weather changes, smoke
Term
What is acute treatment of asthma? Maintenance? Prevention?
Definition
acute: SA beta-agonist
maintenance: inhaled steroids, leuktriene modifiers, oral steroids
prevention: avoid smoke and triggers
Term
What is atopic dermatitis?
Definition
inflammation of the epidermis; itch followed by rash
Term
what does atopic mean?
Definition
allergic disorder with hereditary component; affecting part of the body not in direct contact with allergen
Term
What is the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
Definition
emollient, topical steroids, antihistamines
Term
What is tinea capitis?
Definition
ringworm (fungal infection) of the scalp
Term
what can the patchy areas of scaling in tinea capitis be confused with?
Definition
dandruff, seborrhea, eczema, tricholtillomania, alopecia
Term
What is Kerion
Definition
boggy inflammatory mass that has hypersensitivity to fungus; local LAD; tender
Term
what is tinea capitis caused by?
Definition
tricophyton tonsurans and microsporum
Term
how is tinea capitis treated?
Definition
topical: selenium sulfide or ketoconazole shampoo
oral: griseofulvin
Term
What is tinea corporis caused by>
Definition
trichophyton sp.
Term
how does tinea corporis present?
Definition
circular, raised, erythematous, scaling borders with central clearing
Term
how is tinea corporis transmitted?
Definition
direct contact
Term
how is tinea corporis treated?
Definition
topical: clotrimazle or keto conazole
Term
what is tinea pedis also known as?
Definition
athlete's foot
Term
what is tinea pedis caused by?
Definition
trichophyton sp.
Term
how does tinea pedis present?
Definition
vesiculopustular eruption with scaling between toes and on foot
Term
What disease is only present in cultures that wear shoes?
Definition
tinea pedis
Term
What is seborrhea dermatitis also known as?
Definition
cradle cap
Term
what percent of babies have seborrhea dermatitis?
Definition
50%
Term
when is seborrhea dermatitis self resolving?
Definition
4-6 months
Term
what percent of newborns get neonatal jaundice?
Definition
50-60%
Term
What is neonatal jaundice caused by?
Definition
high RBC turnover, immature liver function
Term
when does neonatal jaundice present?
Definition
2-7 days of life
Term
when can jaundice be seen?
Definition
5mg/dl
Term
when can jaundice be seen about nipple?
Definition
7mg/dl
Term
when can jaundice be seen at umbilicus
Definition
10mg/dl
Term
when can jaundice be seen at groin?
Definition
15 mg/dl
Term
when can jaundice be seen on hte hands and feet?
Definition
20mg/dl
Term
What is the treatment for neonatal jaundice?
Definition
eat, pee, poop
based on age and risks: phototherapy or exchange transfusion
Term
When does pathologic neonatal jaundice present?
Definition
first 24 hours
Term
how much does pathologic neonatal jaundice rise?
Definition
>5mg/day or direct 2>mg/dl
Term
What percent of infants get breast milk jaundice?
Definition
1%
Term
What is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain in children
Definition
constipation
Term
What are the causes of constipation?
Definition
poor fiber diet
low water intake
physically inactive
poor stooling habits
Term
What is key when diagnosis constipation?
Definition
history
Term
What is the treatment for constipation?
Definition
dietary modifications, stooling habits, fiber intake, water intake, stool softeners, laxatives, and enemas
Term
What is the first sign of dehydration?
Definition
tachycardia
Term
What is the 2nd leading cause of death globally in children under 5?
Definition
diarrhea
Term
how many child deaths are caused by diarrhea?
Definition
1 in 5; 1.5 million children per year
Term
____ kills more children than AIDS
Definition
diarrhea
Term
With diarrhea, what are most deaths in children due to?
Definition
dehydration: lost of water and electrolytes
Term
WHat are the causes of diarrhea?
Definition
rotavirus, bacterial pathogens, cryptosporidium
Term
What is the leading cause of acute infectious diarrhea in children?
Definition
rotavirus
Term
what is responsible for 40% of all hospital admissions world wide?
Definition
rotavirus
Term
What bacteria can cause diarrhea?
Definition
E. coli
Salmonella
Shigella
Campylobacter
V. cholerae
Term
What is colic?
Definition
crying for more than 3 hours perday, 3 days per week, for more than 3 weeks in an otherwise healthy, wellfed infant
Term
___% of babies will visit the doctor for crying
Definition
20%
Term
How can you manage colic?
Definition
change formula to predigested
change nipple or bottle
front carrier
carsee on dryer or dishwasher
ride in the car
pacifier
swing
belly massage
swaddling
heartbeat noise
warm bath
sucrose
pre or probiotics
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