NSG 222 EXAM 3 PEDS 2024
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency - ANSWERS-1. 4 or more new
ear infections w/in 1 year
2. 2 or more serious sinus infections w/in 1 year
3. 2 or more months on antibiotics w/ little effect
4. 2 or more pneumonias w/in 1 year
5. Failure of an infant to gain weight or grow normally
QUESTION 2
Medications used to treat anxiety in children? - ANSWERS-Other than the
antianxiety agent buspirone include; tricyclic antidepressants & selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors.
QUESTION 3
What does Child Maltreatment all detail? - ANSWERS-Includes physical abuse,
sexual abuse, emotional abuse, & neglect.
Child maltreatment may result in significant physical injury, poor physical health,
&, in some cases, impaired brain development.
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QUESTION 4
Common Medical Treatments for Cancer? - ANSWERS-Blood product transfusion
Leukapheresis
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Supplemental Oxygen
Biopsy
Splenectomy
Surgical Removal of Tumor & Radiation
QUESTION 5
Main Causes of Iron-Deficiency Anemia? - ANSWERS-Usually d/t malabsorption,
hemorrhage, or diet.
QUESTION 6
What is Anemia? - ANSWERS-A condition in which the level of RBCs is lower
than the age-appropriate normal value.
Anemia may develop as a result of decrease in oxygen-carrying ability of the blood
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QUESTION 7
Therapeutic Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia? - ANSWERS-Iron
supplements:
Ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate
3mg once or 2x a day
teeth staining
constipation
dark stools
take w/ vitamin C
avoid w/ milk
QUESTION 8
Sickle Cell Disease Patho? - ANSWERS-The RBCs do not carry the normal adult
hemoglobin, but instead carry a less effective type.
Sickling may be triggered by any stress or traumatic event, such as infection, fever,
dehydration, physical exertion, excessive cold exposure, or hypoxia
Blood becomes more viscous because the sickled cells clump together & prevent
normal blood flow to the tissues of that area.
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency - ANSWERS-1. 4 or more new
ear infections w/in 1 year
2. 2 or more serious sinus infections w/in 1 year
3. 2 or more months on antibiotics w/ little effect
4. 2 or more pneumonias w/in 1 year
5. Failure of an infant to gain weight or grow normally
QUESTION 2
Medications used to treat anxiety in children? - ANSWERS-Other than the
antianxiety agent buspirone include; tricyclic antidepressants & selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors.
QUESTION 3
What does Child Maltreatment all detail? - ANSWERS-Includes physical abuse,
sexual abuse, emotional abuse, & neglect.
Child maltreatment may result in significant physical injury, poor physical health,
&, in some cases, impaired brain development.
END OF
PAGE 1
, NSG 222 EXAM 3 PEDS 2024
QUESTION 4
Common Medical Treatments for Cancer? - ANSWERS-Blood product transfusion
Leukapheresis
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Supplemental Oxygen
Biopsy
Splenectomy
Surgical Removal of Tumor & Radiation
QUESTION 5
Main Causes of Iron-Deficiency Anemia? - ANSWERS-Usually d/t malabsorption,
hemorrhage, or diet.
QUESTION 6
What is Anemia? - ANSWERS-A condition in which the level of RBCs is lower
than the age-appropriate normal value.
Anemia may develop as a result of decrease in oxygen-carrying ability of the blood
END OF
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, NSG 222 EXAM 3 PEDS 2024
QUESTION 7
Therapeutic Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia? - ANSWERS-Iron
supplements:
Ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate
3mg once or 2x a day
teeth staining
constipation
dark stools
take w/ vitamin C
avoid w/ milk
QUESTION 8
Sickle Cell Disease Patho? - ANSWERS-The RBCs do not carry the normal adult
hemoglobin, but instead carry a less effective type.
Sickling may be triggered by any stress or traumatic event, such as infection, fever,
dehydration, physical exertion, excessive cold exposure, or hypoxia
Blood becomes more viscous because the sickled cells clump together & prevent
normal blood flow to the tissues of that area.
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