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Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry? ANSWER -Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include: ANSWER -- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes: ANSWER -- Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary
artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of?
ANSWER -Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory
guidance regarding immunosuppressives should be given? ANSWER -- The need for
immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease? ANSWER -Adequate
hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
,Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False. ANSWER -True
Characteristics of active listening: ANSWER -- Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant: ANSWER -- Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies: ANSWER -Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago? ANSWER -3
to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis: ANSWER -- Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists? ANSWER -No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists?
ANSWER -Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
ANSWER -Diabetes Insipidus
, What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease? ANSWER -- Pain worsens
with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include: ANSWER -- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? ANSWER -
Pushing the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called?
ANSWER -Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite: ANSWER -- Ice pack and elevation of
extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
Pharmacologic management of brown recluse spider bites include: ANSWER -Amoxicillin-
clavulanate (AUGMENTIN) PO x 14 days
Birth length usually doubles by: ANSWER -4 years of age
HIPAA ANSWER -- Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
- Governs the privacy and disclosure of health information as well as electronic transfer of
information
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry? ANSWER -Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include: ANSWER -- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes: ANSWER -- Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary
artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of?
ANSWER -Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory
guidance regarding immunosuppressives should be given? ANSWER -- The need for
immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease? ANSWER -Adequate
hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
,Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False. ANSWER -True
Characteristics of active listening: ANSWER -- Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant: ANSWER -- Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies: ANSWER -Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago? ANSWER -3
to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis: ANSWER -- Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists? ANSWER -No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists?
ANSWER -Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
ANSWER -Diabetes Insipidus
, What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease? ANSWER -- Pain worsens
with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include: ANSWER -- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? ANSWER -
Pushing the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called?
ANSWER -Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite: ANSWER -- Ice pack and elevation of
extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
Pharmacologic management of brown recluse spider bites include: ANSWER -Amoxicillin-
clavulanate (AUGMENTIN) PO x 14 days
Birth length usually doubles by: ANSWER -4 years of age
HIPAA ANSWER -- Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
- Governs the privacy and disclosure of health information as well as electronic transfer of
information
