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Pediatric Nursing conditions

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*What position should a patient be in post heart catheterization?   Have the affected limb kept flat and straight  
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Post-heart catheterization your patients affected limb has mottled skin and is cool to the touch, what is a possible complication?   arterial obstruction  
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Post-heart catheterization your patient has a dropping blood pressure and sanguineous drainage at the site of insertion, what complication do you suspect?   hemorrhage  
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What are the two types of heart defects and what is the difference between them?   congenital (defect the patient is born with) and acquired (defect the patient develops after birth)  
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What are the four classifications of congenital heart defects?   increased pulmonary blood flow (acyanotic), decreased pulmonary blood flow (cyanotic), obstruction of blood flow, and mixed blood flow  
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Classify and Describe Atrial Septal Defect   CHD-increased pulmonary blood flow; a hole between the two atrial chambers of the heart. s/s murmur, fatigue, HF symptoms  
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classify and describe ventricular septal defect (symptoms)   CHD-increased pulmonary blood flow; hole between the two ventricular chamber of the heart/ s/s murmur, cardiomegaly, HF symptoms  
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classify and describe atrioventricular canal defect   CHD-increased pulmonary blood flow; low ASD with a high VSD, plus fusion of the AV valves forms one central AV valve that allows blood flow through all 4 chambers of the heart. s/s mod-severe HF, loud murmur, cyanosis  
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classify and describe patent ductus arteriosus as a heart defect (and treatment options)   CHD-increased pulmonary blood flow; a bridge between the pulmonary and aorta present from birth (normally closes at 28 days); tx: meds or surgery  
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classify and describe coarction of the aorta   CHD-obstructive defect; narrowing of the aortic artery. tx: surgery  
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classify and describe aortic stenosis   CHD- obstructive defect; narrowing in the aortic valve  
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classify and describe pulmonary stenosis   CHD-obstructive defect; narrowing of the pulmonary valve  
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*What are the 4 components of tetralogy of fallot   1. pulmonary stenosis (narrowed pulmonary valve) 2. right ventricular hypertrophy (boot shaped) 3. overriding aorta (centrally located aorta) 4. ventricular septal defect (hole between ventricles)  
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what is an overriding aorta   centrally located aorta  
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what is hypertrophy of the right ventricle   over developed right ventricle  
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classify and describe tetralogy of fallot   CHD-decreased pulmonary; overriding aorta, hypertrophy of the R. ventricle, ventricle septal defect, pulmonary stenosis  
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classify and describe tricuspid atresia   CHD-decreased pulmonary; valve between right atrium and ventricle is not developed  
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classify and describe hypoplastic left heart (tx and 02 considerations)   CHD-mixed defect; underdeveloped left ventricle. tx- transplant/ compassionate care DO NOT GIVE O2  
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Describe endocarditis   acquired defect: infection of the inner lining of the heart; also usually affects the bowel  
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*describe rheumatic heart disease   bacterial infection triggers autoimmune response that damages the valves of the heart  
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Acute rheumatic fever manifestations and treatment   rheumatic rash, inflamed joints, speech issues, sporadic movements. Tx the inflammation and pain  
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describe Kawaski disease   systemic inflammatory disease; causes painful strawberry tongue and peeling on the hands and feet  
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3 phases of kawaski's diease   acute: conjunctivitis; sub-acute: skin on hands and feet peel, "strawberry tongue"; increased risk of aneurysms. third phase: symptoms start to resolve  
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Upper respiratory infection affect which structures   Nose and pharynx  
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What is nasopharyngitis   Common cold  
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Lower respiratory infections affect which structures   bronchi and bronchioles  
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Croup syndromes affect which structures   epiglottis, larynx, trachea, and bronchi  
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Manifestations of pharyngitis   Inflamed and painful pharynx; may have white exudate in throat  
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What is a common secondary complication of tonsillitis   otitis media (ear infection)  
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Diet considerations for a patient post-tonsillectomy   Soft diet only; no red foods  
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*What is the biggest complication post-tonsillectomy; and what are the signs of this complication   Risk for bleeding (24 hours and 10 days out; excess swallowing, occult blood in stool; scabs in throat fall out (bleeding is a medical emergency)  
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What is a common complication of influenza   Bacterial lung infection 2nd to excess fluid in lungs from the influenza virus  
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Treatment for respiratory viruses like pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, and influenza.   Therapeutic management, fluids, humidifier air, watch for secondary infections  
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Signs of otitis media in younger children   Pull at ear, ear pain, mild fever, inflamed tympanic membrane  
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Symptoms of croup syndrome   Barking cough, inspiratory strider, hoarseness, and fever  
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What are the 5 different croup syndromes   Acute epiglottis, acute laryngitis, acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), acute spasmodic laryngitis, and bacterial tracheitis  
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*What is the major concern for a patient with acute epiglottitis   RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION: if the epiglottis is inflamed it can't open the airway *Medical Emergency  
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Which vaccine can prevent acute epiglottitis   Hib vaccine  
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Describe acute laryngitis   Dry/sore throat, hoarse voice. Usually self-limiting  
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What age does acute largynotracheobronchitis (LTB) affect most commonly   Children less than 5  
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Describe the process of acute LTB   Inflamed larynx, trachea, and bronchi causes barking cough, inspiratory stridor, retractions, and mild hypoxia  
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Treatment for acute LTB   Hydration, humidifier O2, nebulized steroids and epinephrine to open airways  
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Describe acute spasmodic laryngitis   "Midnight Croup" intermittent attacks of laryngeal obstruction mainly at night. Most common in toddlers  
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Treatment for midnight croup   Humidifier air; avoid cold air. Epinephrine if severe  
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Symptomology of bacterial tracheitis   Infection of the mucosa of the upper trachea; affects trachea and epiglottis. Presents with purulent respiratory secretions  
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What is a possible cause of bacterial tracheitis   Secondary infection from acute LTB  
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Common symptoms of RSV   Wheezing/crackles, conjunctivitis (non-contagious), dehydration, nasal stuffiness, increased secretions  
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How is RSV diagnosed   Nasal secretion culture  
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*How is RSV treated   SUCTION (clear airways of secretions), cool O2, fluids, saline suction  
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What is a common cause of pneumonia in infants   aspiration pneumonia from improper feeding positions  
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What are common symptoms of Pertussis   Whooping cough, severe cough, cold-like symptoms, and fever  
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*Treatment of Pertussis and precautions   Antibiotics; isolation precautions  
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Diagnoses of TB   TB skin test, chest x ray, or blood test  
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Treatment of TB and precautions   6 months regimen of multi-drug antibiotics; airborne precautions (neg-airflow room with N95 filter mask)  
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Toddler are at risk of this lower respiratory complication; and prevention   Foreign body aspiration; educate the parents  
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Common causes of aspiration infections   Baby powder, baby oil, nose drops, small toys, chunks of food, aspirated milk/formula from feedings  
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Describe asthma   Triggered by a specific allergen; inflammation of the trachea and bronchi with mucus production; immune regulated  
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Describe "wheezing" in asthma   "musical;" usually heard on expiration  
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*Interventions for asthma kids   Encourage exercise for endurance, RT to loosen mucous, hyposensitization (theory)  
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*What is status asthmaticus and how is it treated   Asthma attack that persists even after treatment; TX with epinephrine 0.01mg/kg  
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*What are the 3 characteristics of CF   Increased, thick mucous production. Increased sweat electrolytes. Nervous system abnormalities.  
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Diagnoses of CF   sweat-test: sodium will be 2-5 times greater than normal  
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*meconium ileus is an indicator of what   Cystic Fibrosis in newborns (thick meconium that causes a bowel obstruction in the newborn); or hirschsprung disease (lack of peristalsis causes constipation)  
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Intermediate respiratory involvement in CF patients   Risk for lung infections; increased mucous makes gas exchange difficult (= hypoxia), increased lung pressure can lead to CHF  
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Advanced respiratory involvement in CF patients   Pulmonary HTN, Core pulmonale (blood backs up into the heart), pneumothorax (collapsed lung), hemoptysis (coughing up blood)  
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GI involvement in CF patients (and stool description)   Mucous build up obstructs pancreas and blocks digestive enzymes, *stools are bulky, frothy, and foul-smelling (from impaired fat & protein absorption)  
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Endocrine involvement in CF patients   Increased risk for diabetes, sterility in males and decreased fertility in females, delayed onset of puberty  
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Presentation of CF patients   Undigested food in stools, frequent lung infections, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances  
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Treatment for CF   manage lung infections, RT for inhaled meds and to loosen mucous, replace pancreatic enzymes, high protein and fat diets, and G-tube to supplement  
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Two types of respiratory failure   Hypoxic RF = not enough O2 can get in; hyperbaric RF = CO2 can't get out  
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What is tracheal malasia and what is the risk   The trachea in young children does not have hard cartilage and puts them at increased risk of collapsed airways  
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What is poisuelle's law   Children have decreased airway diameters = increased risk of obstruction; increased airway resistance, and increased respiratory distress with inflammation  
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*Define isotonic dehydration; Na+ blood levels and associated risks   Fluid and electrolytes are lost in equal amounts; Na+ levels stay normal; *Hypovolemic Shock  
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*Define hypotonic dehydration; Na+ blood levels, and risks   electrolyte loss is greater than fluid loss; Na+ is low (<130); risk for hyponatremia  
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*Define hypertonic dehydration; Na+ blood levels, and associated risk   Fluid loss is greater than electrolyte loss; Na+ is high (>150); *most dangerous kind of dehydration r/t neurological involvement  
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The "stomach flu"   gastroenteritis  
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Describe acute diarrhea and possible causes   Sudden onset diarrhea, last less than 2 weeks. Usually r/t antibiotics or GI infection  
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Describe chronic diarrhea and possible causes   Diarrhea lasting >14 days. Usually r/t food allergies, irritable bowel disease, or chronic bowel disease  
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Describe intractable diarrhea of infancy   Usually occurs in 0-2 months of life, has no known cause and treatments don't work (can be life-threatening)  
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*Nursing considerations for patients with C-diff   Have to WASH HANDS; no sanitizer use  
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*When should a newborn pass the first meconium by   24-48 hours after birth  
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What diseases may be indicated in a newborn has not passed meconium in 48 hours after birth   Hirschsprung disease or CF  
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What is encopresis   Stooling "accidents"  
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Treatment of constipation   increase fiber, stool softeners, bowel schedules, increase fluids  
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Describe Hirschsprung disease   No neuroganglia on a portion of the intestines = no peristalsis through that area  
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Complications of hirschsprung disease   GI obstruction (fecal matter clogs bowels); Megacolon (colon loses elasticity and tone)  
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*Manifestations of hirschsprungs disease   Failure to pass meconium within 48 hours of birth, FTT, constipation, *thin ribbon-like stools that are foul smelling  
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Diagnoses of hirschsrung disease   Rectal biopsy  
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Treating hirschsprung disease   Fiber, fluids, enemas, stool softeners. Surgery to remove portion of bowel  
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Where is mcburney's point?   Lower right quadrant; acute appendicitis  
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Current jelly stools   Meckel Diverticulum and Intussusception  
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Meckel Diverticulum   A band connecting the intestine to the umbilicus  
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Crohn's disease   Involves all layers of the GI and can occur anywhere in the GI tract  
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Ulcerative colitis   Involves mucous layer of the GI in the Large intestine ONLY. Has blood/mucous stools. Pain before stools and relieved after  
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Labs for inflammatory bowel flare up   ESR, CRP  
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During IBD flare up what is the diet   NPO with TPN  
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TPN is hard on which organ   Liver  
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causes of Acute Hepatitis   contaminated food, needle sharing, sexual contact, exchange of body fluids, tattoos, piercings. "If it ends in a vowel it came from the bowel" A&E = contaminated food  
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Biliary atresia   Bile backs up and destroys the liver  
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Symptoms of biliary Artesia   Jaundice, itching, swelling of liver, bruising, off-white stools  
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Procedure for biliary Artesia   Kasai procedure: resect hepatic port to drain bile duct & possible liver transplant (cirrhosis)  
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Considerations for cleft palate   No pacifiers, special bottles; surgery at 12-18 months  
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Tracheoesophageal Fistual (TEF) 3 C's and considerations   Coughing, choking, cyanosis. NO FEEDING until after surgical correction  
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Complications of Hernias   Strangulation and encapsulation (loss of blood flow to the area)  
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Pyloric stenosis   Thickened pyloric sphincter; *projectile vomiting  
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Intussusception   A portion of the intestine runs into another portion of the intestine  
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Symptoms of intussusception   Sudden severe abdominal pain, vomiting, currant jelly stools  
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Malrotation and Volvulus   Bowel wraps around mesenteric artery cutting off blood flow. Needs immediate surgery  
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Celiac disease, need to avoid   Wheat, rye, barley, and oats  
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Anemia   Decreased RBC cells circulated in blood due to decreased production, increased destruction, or RBC loss. Decreases O2 carrying capacity of the blood  
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Treat anemia   Treat underlying cause of anemia (decreased RBC production; increased RBC destruction; RBC loss)  
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Sickle cell anemia   RBC CLUMP together and cause PAIN (especially joints)  
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Treating sickle cell   Fluids (NO anticoagulants), HEAT packs  
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Considerations for sickle cell   Risk of infection; risk of Hypovolemic shock if blood pools in spleen (*get a spleenectomy after 1yr old)  
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Sickle cell crisis   Triggered from stress; increase in severity where RBC clump and block circulation; PAIN  
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (ITP)   decrease in platelets; Petechia, bruising, blood pooling in spleen (spleenectomy after 1 year)*NO Contact sports  
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Diagnosing leukemia   Bone marrow aspiration  
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Chemo diet   Eat whatever you like  
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what organ does chemo most affect and related monitoring interventions   chemo is renal toxic - monitor I&Os  
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First phase of Leukemia therapy   Induction therapy 4-6 weeks  
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Second phase of leukemia therapy   CNS prophylactic therapy (prevent leukemia from getting into the CNS)  
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Third phase of leukemia therapy   Intensification/Consolidation therapy (eradicate resistant cells- Heavy chemo)  
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Fourth phase of leukemia therapy   Maintenance therapy (preserve remission 2-3 years)  
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Leukemia labs to go home   Neutrophil has be above 500 to go home  
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Hodgkins lymphoma   nontender, firm, enlarged lymphs  
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Dx of Hodgkin lymphoma   Lymph biopsy  
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considerations for chemotherapy treatments   antineoplastic drugs; all bodily fluids are BIOHAZARD and go in yellow box; wear special chemo gloves  
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma   Affects all nodes; may not have enlarged nodes; not a great outcome  
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Growth hormone deficiency   young bone age, short, overweight, youthful features  
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diagnosing HGH deficiency   bone age x ray; HGH blood test  
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Precocious puberty   early onset puberty (secondary sex traits); before age 8 in girls and 9 in boys  
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Hypothyroidism   decelerated growth, constipation, dry skin, edema, fatigue  
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Tx hypothyroidism   synthroid (levothyroxine) *give on empty stomach  
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Hyperthyroidism   goiter (enlarged thyroid), restlessness, weight loss, heat intolerance, difficulty sleeping  
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Tx hyperthyroidism   antithyroid meds, radioactive iodine, or thyroidectomy  
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Thyrotoxicosis (aka thyroid crisis)   sudden release of hormones from thyroid following stress. Tx with antithyroid meds and BP meds  
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Effects of steroid use   Females: hair growth, masculinization. Males: aggressiveness, testicular atrophy, breast development  
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Cushings syndrome   result of prolonged steroid use; increase in blood glucose, increased hair growth, moon face, slow wound healing, abdominal weight, ecchymosis (bruising)  
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Tx Cushings syndrome   *No abrupt withdrawal from steroids (causes adrenal insufficiency in kidneys; wean off steroids  
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Diabetes (type 1)   beta cells destroyed; no insulin production; insulin dependent  
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Causes of type 1 DM   genetics, environmental trigger, and autoimmune response  
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Functions of pancreas   endocrine function (insulin & glycogen production) and digestive function (enzyme production)  
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Symptoms of DM 1   polyuria, polyphagia, polypepsia  
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Signs of ketoacidosis   fruity breath, Kussmauls respirations, dehydration, vomiting. (*may look like the gastroenteritis)  
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Kussmaul's respirations   long expiration to blow off CO2 (indicates DKA)  
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Tx hypoglycemia   fast acting carb (15g/15 minutes) follow with long-acting carbs  
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signs of increased cranial pressure   headache, vomiting, seizures, "neuro-cry" (high pitched scream), bulging fontanel, distended scalp veins, "setting sun" eyes  
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LOC- confusion   impaired decision making- 1  
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LOC- disorientation   to time and place - 2  
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LOC - lethargy   sluggish speech - 3  
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LOC- Obtundation   arouses with stimuli - 4  
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LOC- stupor   responds only to vigorous and repeated stimuli - 5  
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LOC- coma   does not respond to stimuli - 6  
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LOC- persistent vegetative state   permanently loss of cerebral cortex function - 7  
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Pediatric Glasgow scale assessment   eyes, verbal, motor response (3-15 scale)  
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A peds patient has a Glasgow score of 8 - what is their LOC   coma  
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Flexion posturing   rigid and stiff - arms pulls in, chin tucked down, toes pointed hard  
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Extension posturing   rigid and stiff - arms straight, wrists bend out, knees together, calves apart, toes pointed  
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EEG   studies brain function  
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Considerations for increased cranial pressure   *DO NOT perform lumbar puncture (may cause hemorrhaging)  
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acceleration-deceleration injury aka?   Ku-Contra-Ku injury: brain hits front of skull then back of skull = head injury  
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Epidural hematoma   bleeding outside the cranial dural sac between the dura and the skull  
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subderal hematoma   bleeding inside the cranial dural sac  
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a patient who suffered a head injury now has a running nose, what test are you going to do   glucose test on the secretions; +glucose=cerebral fluid  
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why are CNS tumors hard to treat   chemo does not cross blood-brain barrier  
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considerations for CNS tumors   risk for infection, risk for seizures, watch for neuro-deficit, monitor neuro status q4h  
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Bacterial Meningitis   acute inflammation of CNS from a bacterial infection --**Medical emergency  
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what isolation is used for bacterial meningitis   droplet  
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DX for bacterial meningitis   lumbar puncture  
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considerations for bacterial meningitis   increase head of bed, seizure precaution, decreased stimuli  
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non-bacterial meningitis   caused by virus; tx the symptoms (less deadly than bacterial meningitis)  
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when is epilepsy diagnosed   two or more *unprovoked seizures  
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focal seizure   aka absent seizure: no loss of consciousness, blank stare, hearing noises  
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phases of a generalized seizure   tonic, clonic, postical  
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tonic phase   loss of consciousness, constant muscle contraction  
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clonic phase   altering muscle contraction and relaxation  
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postical phase   confusion, return to consciousness  
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seizure precautions   padded bed rails, bed low to floor, suction at bedside, O2 available  
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your patient is having a seizure what do you do   place on side, maintain patent airway, nothing in the mouth, do not restrain  
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hydrocephalus   increased cerebral fluid around the brain (associated with myelomenigocele spina bifida)  
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Tx for hydrocephalus   V-P shunt (drain cerebral fluid into abdomen)  
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V-P shunt complications   infection, kinking, clogging (hydrocephalus)  
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signs of infection in a V-P shunt   erythema along neck/abdomen on the shunt line, return of hydrocephalus symptoms, fever, pain  
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Consideration for ALL neuro patients   Report changes in LOC immediately  
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Cerebral palsy   non-progressive disorder affecting motor function, caused by a variety of different things  
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Tx for cerebral palsy   long-tern PT and adaptive equiptment  
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Trisomy 21   "down syndrome" flat forehead, short limbs, protruding tongue, wide hand crease  
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Considerations for downs syndrome patients   increased risk of congenital heart defects and leukemia  
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developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)   shallow socket joint at the hip  
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signs of DDH   shortened femur, uneven gluteal folds, hip click, limiting abduction of hip  
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screening for DDH   ortolani-barlow test (adduction & abduction of hip)  
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Tx for DDH   Pavlik harness/spica cast (holds in abduction); surgery 6-18 months  
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Muscular dystrophy   muscle degeneration and wasting (genetic)  
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most common muscular dystrophy   Duchenne's (only males)  
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when does duchenne's MD start   3-4 years  
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Signs of muscular dystrophy   delayed walking (>18 months), walking on toes with toes turned inwards, gowers maneuver  
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gowers maneuver   when in a bent position the patient needs to walk hands up the body in order to stand (sign of muscular dystrophy)  
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end stages of muscular dystrophy   gradual paralysis starting in legs and ascending; usually death occurs from respiratory paralysis  
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considerations for parents of child with muscular dystrophy   genetic counseling for future children  
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Leg-Calf Perthes disease   circulation to femoral head dies (aseptic necrosis of femoral head)  
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symptoms of leg-calf perthes   hip pain that worsens with activities and is relieved with rest  
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Tx for leg-calve perthes   abduct hip joint; if femoral head breaks = femoral head replacement (recovery is 3-4 months non-weight baring)  
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detecting scoliosis   unilateral rib hump, twisted rib cage, uneven shoulder, uneven hip, pants don't fit/shirts don't lay evenly  
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tx for scoliosis   mild=stretching; moderate=brace; severe=spinal fusion surgery (Painful)  
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spina bifida   failure of spine to fully close  
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spina bifida occulta   not visible externally  
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spina bifida cystica   visible, sac-like protrusion  
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preventative measure for spina bifida   prenatal folic acid  
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indicators of spina bifida occulta   sacral dimple, reddening/discoloration at sacrum, sacral hair growth  
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tethered spinal cord (symptoms)   spina bifida occulta - split spinal cord may attach to other points in body causing altered gait, feet deformities, elimination problems  
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spina bifida cystica meningocele   sac does not contain nerves  
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spina bifida cystica myelomeningocele   sac does contain nerves  
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considerations for myelomeningocele   keep that baby prone; beware of ruptured sac -- the higher up it is the less compatible with life & more severe. if below 2nd lumbar vertebra = lower paralysis; symtpoms dependent on location; may not affect both sides of body equally  
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Management for myelomeningocele   moist covering (sterile saline), prone, risk for infection, limit ROM  
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Treatment for spina bifida   surgery to re-tether spinal cord  
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Considerations for spina bifida kids   *Latex allergy (also banana, avocado, kiwi, and chestnut) - allergy response increases with each exposure  
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atopic dermatitis   eczema (3 types: infantile, childhood, preadolescent/adolescent)  
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skin lesions: macule   flat & circumscribed - freckles, moles, rubeola, rubella (baby-rashes)  
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skin lesions: papule   elevated - warts  
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skin lesions: vesicle/bulla   elevated filled with fluid - blister; varicella (chicken pox)  
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skin lesions: patch   flat and irregular - vitiligo; port-wine marks (occult spina bifida)  
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skin lesions: wheal   elevated, transient/changing - bug bites  
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skin lesions: nodule   elevated, firm, palpable - lipoma  
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skin lesions: pustule   vesicle filled with purulent fluid - acne  
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skin lesions: cyst   vesicle filled with fluid and semi-solids  
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skin lesions: scale   heaped up keratinized skin cells - exfoliative dermatitis  
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skin lesions: crust   dried secretions - scab  
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skin lesions: excoriation   abrasion; cut  
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skin lesions: fissure   cracked skin; athletes foot  
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skin lesions: erosion   after a vesicle bursts  
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4 phases of wound healing   1. inflammation 2. granulation 3. contraction 4. maturation  
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1st phase of wound healing   inflammation: the area swells while WBC eat the dead tissues and defend against infection. involves swelling, pain, warm and redness at injury site  
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2nd phase of wound healing   granulation-proliferation: body starts repairing damaged tissues, scab formation  
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3rd phase of wound healing   contraction: body is building new skin to bring the wound edges closer together (may need debrievment)  
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4th phase of wound healing   maturation: scar tissue formation, increased collagen at site; this tissue will change over time with continued healing  
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wound dressing considerations   wet-dry dressings for open wounds promote faster healing (sterile saline), wound dressings only require clean (not sterile) technique  
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wound diet considerations   increased protein- faster healing  
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s/s of wound infection   increased erythema margins, edema, purulent drainage, pain, warmth at site/fever  
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side effect of wound healing   pruritus (itching) tx with cold compress/bath, mittens, cut nails, benedryl  
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considerations for MRSA skin infection   abscessed off- abx hard to reach it; tx with draining abscess, PO/topical Bactrim/ IV Vancomycin  
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seborrhic dermatitis   cradle cap  
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contact dermatitis   allergy response ie. fabric softener  
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Tx for poison ivy, oak, or sumac   wash with cold water, clean with alcohol, wash with warm water, calamine bath and corticosteroids  
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Rashes from a drug reaction - what you do   stop the drug, talk to the provider about whether or not to continue based on severity of reaction (ie. Vancomycin & red man syndrome) May tx with benedryl, motrin, corticosteroids  
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Tx for bee stings   remove the stinger asap (scrape), cool compress, and benedryl  
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considerations for bee stings   reaction gets worse with each sting  
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scabies   bugs burrow into skin to lay eggs; tx with topical or PO meds  
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pediculosis capitis (lice)   bugs in hair, laying eggs/ tx family with lice kit  
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prevention of arthropod bites/infections   bug spray/lotion, check your clothes  
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concern with animal bites   rabies, infection, & wound care  
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age-related skin problems   diaper rash in infants; abrasions in childhood; acne with puberty  
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what puts women at greater risk of uti   shorter urethra and proximity to rectum  
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best way to get a urine sample from a young child   straight cath  
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signs of UTI   foul smelling urine, dysuria, increased frequency, fever, chills, flank pain  
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Tx for UTI   antibiotics and fluids  
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pyelonephritis   kidney infection  
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urosepsis   sepsis originating from a UTI  
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preventing UTIs in girls   wipe front to back  
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vesicouretal (VUR)   reflux of urine from ureters into the kidneys (risk for pyelonephritis)  
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risks for pyelonephritis   urinary tract obstruction, urinary tract stricture, VUR (reflux)  
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reoccurring pyelonephritis can cause what complications   kidney damage and scarring  
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presentation of pyelonephritis   N&V, flank pain, fever, chills, nocturia, frequency, urgency, anorexia, hematuria, dysuria  
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costovertebral tenderness   flank pain (pyelonephritis)  
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Tx for pyelonephritis   antibiotics, fluids; prophylaxis for reoccurring episodes  
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glomerulonephritis   inflammation of the kidneys -> decrease in filtering ability  
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primary cause of glomerulonephritis   infection (STREP/RHEUMATIC fever/heart)  
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group A beta-hemolytic streptococci complications   strep throat --> rheumatic fever --> rheumatic heart; glomerulonephritis  
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secondary cause of glomerulonephritis   autoimmune response (think chronic diseases like diabetes)  
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Signs of glomerulonephritis   edema (marshmellow men), HTN (extracellular fluid), hematuria, oliguria  
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What will the urine and UA of a patient with glomerulonephritis look like   coke-colored urine. UA will have RBC and protein (increased protein indicates severity of case)  
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Considerations for glomerulonephritis   Strict I&O monitoring; fluid and sodium restriction  
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Treatment of glomerulonephritis   antibiotics  
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nephrotic syndrome   inflammation of the kidneys leads to decreased filtering ability  
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primary cause of nephrotic syndrome   unknown  
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secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome   glomerular damage  
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tertiary cause of nephrotic syndrome   congenital defect  
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symptoms of nephrotic syndrome   edema (marshmellow men), HTN (extracellular fluid, oliguria  
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what will the urine and UA of a patient with nephrotic syndrome look like   beer-colored and frothy/foamy urine; UA will have massive amounts of protein  
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what will the CBC of a patient with nephrotic syndrome look like   hypoalbuminemia (low blood protein due to protein loss in urine); and high blood fat content  
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what is the risk of extracellular fluid retention   hypovolemia  
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Tx for nephrotic syndrome   steroids (possible chemo drugs) and diuretics (control HTN and fluid retention)  
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Wilms Tumor   nephroblastoma (kidney tumor)  
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wilms tumor presentation   firm, palpable abdominal tumor  
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Metastasis of wilms tumor   easily to spleen, liver, lungs, and brain  
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considerations with wilms tumor   put up a sign *DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN  
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what is the risk with wilm's tumor   ruptured tumor= cancer cells seeding all over the place  
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Treatment for wilms tumor   Surgery ASAP followed by chemo & radiation  
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hypospadias urethral malposition   urethral opening on the bottom shaft of the penis  
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epispadias urethral malposition   urethral opening on the top shaft of the penis  
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Tx for urethral malposition   surgical correction at 6-15 months  
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