Acute Paediatrics UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Acute Paediatrics with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Acute Paediatrics Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 131:
Chickenpox rarely presents with prodromal symptoms such as _____ 2-3 days prior to onset of rash
Answer: fever, myalgia, headache, & malaise
Flashcard 132: Kawasaki disease is diagnosed _____
Answer: clinically
Flashcard 133:
What is the management of Kawasaki disease? (2)
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Answer: High-dose aspirin + single dose intravenous immunoglobulin IVIG
Flashcard 134: School exclusion for hand foot & mouth?
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Answer: None
Flashcard 135: School exclusion for roseola?
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Answer: None
Flashcard 136: School exclusion for diarrhea & vomiting?
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Answer: Until symptoms have settled for 48 hours
Flashcard 137: What is the most common cause of meningitis from 1 month to 6 years?
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Answer: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus)
Flashcard 138: School exclusion for measles?
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Answer: 4 days from onset of rash
Flashcard 139: What are the symptoms of kawasaki disease? (6)
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Answer: CRASH & burn
Conjuctivitis (bilateral)
Rash (erythematous polymorphous)
Adenopathy (cervical lymph nodes)
Strawberry tongue (oral mucositis)
Hand-foot (oedema, erythema, & later peeling)
&
fever (high-grade fever lasting > 5 days)
Flashcard 140: A child with Kawasaki disease, what is an important investigation to screen for a potential complication?
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Answer: echocardiogram for coronary artery aneurysm
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