Nurp 502 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Is it recc to test prepubescent girl for Group A strep who present with vulvovaginitis? - Yes, this is a common cause for that age group What are other causes of vulvovaginitis in prepubescent girls? - Nonspecific causes like irritants (perfumes, abuse) Pin worms Group A What is the first line tx for vulvovaginitis? - Hygiene Start with the lowest intervention Look at causes like new clothes worn without being washed, new soap/detergent Encourage gentle cleansing with water only What b...

Is it recc to test prepubescent girl for Group A strep who present with vulvovaginitis? Yes, this is a common cause for that age group What are other causes of vulvovaginitis in prepubescent girls? Nonspecific causes like irritants (perfumes, abuse) Pin worms Group A What is the first line tx for vulvovaginitis? Hygiene Start with the lowest intervention Look at causes like new clothes worn without being washed, new soap/detergent Encourage gentle cleansing with water only What blood c...

What is a fever of unknown origin (FUO)? - Fever of 100.4 or greater that lasts more than 10- 14 days without a documented source from physical exam/screening labs What is prolonged fever? - Single illness in which fever that exceeds that which expected for the clinical dx. Ex- fever >10 days for viral URI or >3 wks for mono What is the preferred method to take temp? - Rectal or oral What education should be provided to caregivers about a child's fever? - Fever is symptom, not a dis...

What is a Grade I sprain? Slight stretching or microscopic tear No instability What is a Grade II sprain? Partial ligamentous tear Moderate joint instability Moderate swelling Mild to moderate ecchymosis What is a Grade III sprain? Complete ligamentous tear Complete ankle instability Significant swelling Moderate to severe ecchymosis

Is it recc to test prepubescent girl for Group A strep who present with vulvovaginitis? Yes, this is a common cause for that age group What are other causes of vulvovaginitis in prepubescent girls? Nonspecific causes like irritants (perfumes, abuse) Pin worms Group A What is the first line tx for vulvovaginitis? Hygiene Start with the lowest intervention Look at causes like new clothes worn without being washed, new soap/detergent Encourage gentle cleansing with water only

when is incretin released during meals what potentiates glucose induced insulin secretion incretin what is responsible for 70% of postprandial insulin secretion incretin weight loss is seen with which type of DM type 1 Type 1A diabetes is _______________ mediated immune Type 1B diabetes is ______________ idopathic (genetic + environment precipitant) When do you screen for gestational diabetes (high and low risk?) High- early in second trimester (13- 28) Low- 24-28 weeks Diagnosis for ge...

What is a fever of unknown origin (FUO)? Fever of 100.4 or greater that lasts more than 10-14 days without a documented source from physical exam/screening labs What is prolonged fever? Single illness in which fever that exceeds that which expected for the clinical dx. Ex- fever >10 days for viral URI or >3 wks for mono What is the preferred method to take temp? Rectal or oral What education should be provided to caregivers about a child's fever? Fever is symptom, not a disease. Fe...

when is incretin released - during meals what potentiates glucose induced insulin secretion - incretin what is responsible for 70% of postprandial insulin secretion - incretin weight loss is seen with which type of DM - type 1 Type 1A diabetes is _______________ mediated - immune Type 1B diabetes is ______________ - idopathic (genetic + environment precipitant) When do you screen for gestational diabetes (high and low risk?) - High- early in second trimester (13-28) Low- 24-28 weeks Dia...

What is a fever of unknown origin (FUO)? Fever of 100.4 or greater that lasts more than 10-14 days without a documented source from physical exam/screening labs What is prolonged fever? Single illness in which fever that exceeds that which expected for the clinical dx. Ex- fever >10 days for viral URI or >3 wks for mono What is the preferred method to take temp? Rectal or oral

What is a Grade I sprain? Slight stretching or microscopic tear No instability What is a Grade II sprain? Partial ligamentous tear Moderate joint instability Moderate swelling Mild to moderate ecchymosis What is a Grade III sprain? Complete ligamentous tear Complete ankle instability Significant swelling Moderate to severe ecchymosis Management of a sprain? Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) Immobilizer Limit weight-bearing Analgesia Length of disability usually several weeks...