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Ahmand-Pediatrics 2
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05/09/2007

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Term
What is the most common cause of bronciolitis?
Definition
RSV (most children are infected before age 2; no vaccine)
Term
What is the average incubation period for bronciolitis?
Definition
5 days
Term
Should antibiotics be given to children presenting with bronchiolitis?
Definition
no, unless there is other evidence of bacterial infection
Term
What antiviral drug did Dr. Ahmand recommend be used for treating bronchiolitis?
Definition
Ribavirin
Term
What is palivizumab?
Definition
human monoclonal antibody to RSV
Term
BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) is a severe chronic lung disease seen most commonly in what population?
Definition
low birth-weight infants
Term
Two of the criteria for BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) are mechanical ventilation in neonatal period, continued need for supplemental O2, and what other variable?
Definition
pulmonary insufficiency
Term
Which viral pathogen has a high rate of causing BPD?
Definition
RSV
Term
A baby being treated for BPD should have an oxygen saturation of what?
Definition
at least 92% (additionally bronchodilators may be added like albuterol amd ipratropium)
Term
According to Dr. Ahmand what is the most common lethal genetic disease in the US?
Definition
CF
Term
T or F: Cystic fibrosis is autosomal recessive.
Definition
True
Term
What is the average life expectancy of a patient with CF?
Definition
30 years
Term
What is the classic triad of CF?
Definition
chronic pulmonary disease, pancreatic insufficiency, elevated sweat electrolytes
Term
What type of lines are typically seen in the x-rays of a patient with CF?
Definition
tram lines
Term
In CF patients pseudomonas aeruginosa becomes the predominant organism of the respiratory tract by what year?
Definition
age 10
Term
A pediatric patient presenting with O2 saturation below 80, with NO tachycardia and excessive tachypnea is likely experiecing what?
Definition
respiratory and cardiopulmonary failure (heart should be beating faster)
Term
Most commonly is pneumonia in children caused by bacteria or viruses?
Definition
Viral pneumonia is more common
Term
What is the leading cause of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia?
Definition
pseudomonas
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