PNP-PC Exam - Respiratory Issues & Disorders
1.What are common etiologies of pneumonia in infants and young children < 6 yoa?
2.What is genu varum?
3.What causes SCFE?
-Bowleg
-Lateral bowing of the tibia, often d/t joint laxity
What causes SCFE?
Etiology unknown, perhaps precipitated by puberty-related hormones changes
(imbalance btw growth hormone and sex hormones). Generally occurs without
severe, sudden force or trauma
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
, -Sputum culture warranted if cough is productive (age dependent)
-Infiltrates on chest x-ray
What are the age groupings of asthma management guidelines?
-0-4 yoa
-5-11 yoa
->12 yoa
What are partial seizures?
-Focal origin: One hemisphere
-Two types: Simple & complex
What is neurofibromatosis?
-Inherited disorder - autosomal dominant; present in a first-degree relative
-A neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by numerous café-au-lait spots (CLS)
on the body, and nerve tumors on the skin & in the body
-Progressive disorder, does not affect intelligence
-Severity is highly variable
-1:3,500 males (males only; females are carriers)
-Avg age of diagnosis is 3-5 yoa
How are febrile seizures diagnosed?
-Lumbar puncture, if meningitis is suspected
-EEG, chemistries, & serologies not indicated
What are some common non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders?
-Legg-Calve-Perthes dz (LCPD)
-Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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