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Family Medicine - Peds HM
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06/23/2011

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Term
What are the components of the social history that are particularly important for children?
Definition
1) living situation
2) diet
- physical activity
- DAILY SCREEN TIME
- hrs of sleep
- dental care
- helmets/seat belts
Term
How can developmental Surveillance be performed without formal screening beyond toddler years?
Definition
1) school performance
- must r/o vision/hearing problem if poor performance
Term
What is important to check for during the physical exam in children, above looking for new abnormalities?
Definition
1) signs of abuse
2) new abnormalities will only be found in 0-4% of previously asymptomatic children
Term
Describe the utility of the following screening test:

scoliosis
testicular examination
Definition
1) recommended against by USPSTF
2) recommended against by USPSTF
Term
Define overweight and obese for children
Definition
1) BMI greater than 85th percentile
2) BMI greater than 95th percentile

*fun fact, the article states that 17% of children are overweight or obese....*
Term
What is the recommendation for HTN screening in children
Definition
- insufficient evidence to recommend universal BP screening before 18y/o
Term
What is the recommendation for hearing and vision checks in children
Definition
1) 5, 6, 8, 10, 12(only for vision)
Term
What is the recommendation for screening of dyslipidemia in children
Definition
- 6, 8, annually after 10yrso
- USPSTF declares insufficient evidence
Term
Describe the recommended supplementation of the following:

vitamin D
fluoride
Definition
1) 400IU/d for all children; 5000IU/d until 30ng/mL, in deficiency
2) water should be flouridated to 6.0+ppm
Term
What ages should the first and second sets of immunizations be delivered for children?
Definition
1) 4-6yrso
2) 11-12yrso
Term
What is the recommendation for the following at HM visits for children:

alcohol use screening
drug use screening
tobacco use screening and counseling
Definition
*AAP*
1) annually at 11 for all three
Term
What is the recommendation for the following at HM visits for children:

counseling to prevent STD
Chlamydia screening
Gonorrhea Screening
Definition
1) pts who are sexually active or 11+y/o
2) females younger than 25y/o sexually active
3) female sexually active and high risk
Term
What is the recommendation for the following at HM visits for children:

HIV screening
syphilis screening
Definition
1) pts at increased risk of infection
2) pts increased risk of infection
Term
What are the dietary counseling recommendations for school-aged children
Definition
- balance dietary calories w/ phys act
- low-fat milk
- more fish
- more vegetables/fruits, limit juices
- whole grains
- dec sugar
- dec salt
- low sat/trans fatty oils
Term
Describe the recommendations for physical activity in school-aged children
Definition
- 60+ minutes per day
- moderate activity most days; vigorous 3d
- muscle and bone strengthening activities 3d/wk
Term
Describe recs for sleep in child HM exam
Definition
- ideal sleep time is 11hrs/night
- average is 9.4hrs
Term
What is the leading cause of death for school-aged children in the US
Definition
- unintentional injuries
Term
What are the components of the CRAFFT substance abuse screen?
Definition
1) Car driven by "high" person
2) Relax w/ drugs
3) Alcohol by yourself
4) Forget things while intoxicated
5) Friends/Family tell you to cut down
6) Trouble while using

2+ is concerning for abuse/dependence
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