Chronic Paediatric Conditions — Flashcards

Down's syndrome is caused by aneuploidy "trisomy _____"

Cystic fibrosis commonly presents with _____ in adults

Does duchenne muscular dystrophy cause intellectual impairment? _____

Cerebral palsy is managed with an extensive _____

What is the initial investigation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy? _____

_____ refers to a group of non-progressive neurological disorders affecting movement & posture, resulting from brain injury

Key risk factors for cerebral palsy include _____, low birth weight, & TORCH infections

Duchenne muscular dystrophy may use their arms to stand up from squatted position, known as _____

What is the pharmacotherapy management of cystic fibrosis? _____ for patients with the F508del mutation

Hint: pharmacology

Hand preference before _____ is abnormal and may indicate cerebral palsy