PEDIATRICS EXAM 3 GL& CARDIO LATEST WITH ACTUAL QUESTION AND 100% DETAILED ANSWER GRADED A+

PEDIATRICS EXAM 3 GL& CARDIO LATEST WITH ACTUAL QUESTION AND 100% DETAILED ANSWER GRADED A+ What type of positioning would you want a PED patient to be in experiencing GERD symptoms? - ANSWER Infants: monitored prone/upright position. Sleep always supine. Older children: raise HOB during sleep. What type of medications would PED GERD patients take? - ANSWER antacids, PPI's, H2 receptors antagonists (prokinetic agents) What does PPI medications do for PEDS with GERD? - ANSWER block production of acids What does H2 receptors do for PEDS with GERD? - ANSWER decrease gastro acid reduction What is appendicitis? - ANSWER inflammation and infection of the vermiform appendix What is the cardinal symptom of appendicitis? - ANSWER Periumbilical pain, progressing into intensity and localizing to the lower quadrant at Mcburney point. What is the treatment for appendicitis? - ANSWER Appendectomy NPO What is pyloric stenosis? - ANSWER circular area of muscle surrounding the pylorus hypertrophies and obstructs gastric emptying. What are the clinical manifestations of pyloric stenosis? - ANSWER Progressive projectile, nonbilious vomiting, often >3 weeks of age, movable, palpable, firm, olive shaped mass is felt in RUQ. How can we control vomiting for a PED patient experiencing pyloric stenosis? - ANSWER What is intussusception? - ANSWER Invagination of a section of the intestine into the distal bowel causing a bowel obstruction. What is the clinical manifestation of intussusception? - ANSWER Paroxysms of abdomen pain come and go worsen to study. Bloody mucus "currant jelly". Sausage shaped abdomen mass.