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Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a post-infectious disorder causing nephropathy, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. It is seen following upper respiratory illnesses and following GI infections after eating meat contaminated with bacteria. What enteric bacteria have been linked to HUS? A. Escherichia coli O157:H7. B. Clostridium difficile. C. Rotavirus. D. Vibrio cholera. - A: E. coli O157:H7 from contaminated ground meat is the most common bacterial cause of HUS although other bacteria, such as Shigella dysenteriae, may also cause HUS. Hypertension can be seen in the pediatric population. What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension in children? A. Coarctation of the aorta. B. Renal disease. C. Neuroblastomas. D. Drug toxicity. - B: Renal disease is the most common cause of secondary hypertension in the pediatric population. Coarctation of the aorta, neuroblastoma, and drug toxicity are less common causes of secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension is also on the rise, related to obesity, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition A 16-year-old female is brought into the ED with an intentional overdose of acetaminophen. In order to prevent liver toxicity what medication can be given? A. N-Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). B. Activated charcoal. C. Ipecac syrup.