Peds Exam 2 Blueprint

What is the most common form of AGN and who does it usually affect? {Ans: The most common form is *acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis or APSGN*, and this is the most common form of Acute Glomerulonephritis found in children. "It typically affects early school age children, with a median age of onset between 6 and 8 years. It is uncommon in children younger than 2 years}What is treatment for glomerulonephritis? {Ans: - limit the amount of protein, potassium, and salt intake - reduce fluid intake - take calcium supplements - healthy diet and of exercise - dialysis is a temporary treatment option - may need kidney transplant}Spina Bifida {Ans: - Failure of neural tube closure 3-5 wks inutero - Etiology: drugs, radiation, malnutrition of mother, chemicals, genetic mutation, linked with some syndromes - Prevention 50-70% with folic acid intake - Possible to detect and repair less severe inutero - Multi-disciplinary approach: neuro, neurosurgery, peds, urology, ortho, intensive nursing care, latex allergy - GU function: vesicostomy - GI function: incontinence}What are the infant vaccines? {Ans: - Diphtheria - Tetanus - Pertussis - Rotavirus (oral) - Pneumococcal - Polio - Hepatitis B - Haemophilus Influenzae B (all 2 month