Therapy is most successful if it is started during adolescence
Replacement therapy requires daily subcutaneous injections
Hormonal supplementation will be required throughout child’s lifetime
Treatment is considered successful if children attain full stature by adolescence
Cretinism
Dwarfism
Gigantism
Acromegaly
A. Insomnia
B. Diarrhea
C. Dry skin
D. Rapid growth
A. Hypopituitarism
B. Diabetes insipidus
C. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
D. Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hyperparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
A. Nausea
B. Seizures
C. Impaired vision
D. Frequent urination
A. 185 mg/dL
B. 220 mg/dL
C. 280 mg/dL
D. 330 mg/dL
A. Tremors, sweating, headaches
B. Hunger, nausea, lethargy
C. Confusion, slurred speech, anxiety
D. Blurred vision, weakness, polyphagia
A. Studies have shown that children with PKU outgrow the disease
B. Consumption of decreased amounts of protein and dairy products is advised
C. High protein and high dairy products consumption must be maintained
D. Exclusively breastfeeding is encouraged for maximal nutrition for the child
A. Short stature
B. Accelerated growth
C. Mental retardation
D. Obesity
A. Type one DM has an abrupt onset
B. Type 1 is often with oral glucose agents
C. Type one DM occurs primarily in Caucasians
D. Type two requires insulin therapy
E. Type 2 DM frequently has a familial history
F. Type 2 DM occurs in people who are overweight
A. It results in frequent evacuation of solids, liquids and gas
B. There is a passage of excessive amounts of meconium in the neonate
C. The colon has aganglionic segment
D. It results in excessive peristaltic movements within the GI tract
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Hyperchloremia
A. Surgical therapy is indicated
B. Reduce frequency of feeding by encouraging larger volumes of formula
C. Place in prone position for sleep after feeding
D. Thicken feedings and enlarge the nipple hole
A. Hemorrhoids or anal fissures
B. Perianal or rectal area
C. Lower GI tract
D. Upper GI tract
A. Hepatitis A, B, and C vaccines
B. Hepatitis A vaccine
C. Hepatitis B vaccine
D. Hepatitis C vaccine
A. Fever, vomiting, and constipation
B. Weight loss, hypotension, and obstruction
C. Painless rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or intestinal obstruction
D. Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and foul smelling stool
A. Intussusception
B. Pyloric stenosis
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula
D. Hirschsprung disease
A. Fatty, frothy, bulky, and foul smelling
B. Currant-jelly appearing
C. Small frothy and dark green
D. White with an ammonia like smell
A. Esophageal atresia
B. Cleft palate
C. Anorectal malformation
D. Billiary atresia
A. Assess the sucking ability of the infant
B. Assess the color of the lips
C. Palpate the palate with a gloved finger
D. Do all the above
A. 7-day-old receiving phototherapy
B. 6-month-old with newly diagnoses of pyloric stenosis
C. 2-year-old with pneumonia
D. 2-year-old with full-thickness burns to the chest, back and abdomen
E. 13-year-old who has just started her mensus
1. Diplopia, blurred vision
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Low-pitched cry
4. Sunken fontanel
1. Indication of brain death
2. Severe brainstem damage
3. Eye trauma
4. Neurosurgical emergency
1. Decorticate posturing
2. Neurologic health
3. Severe brain damage
4. Decerebrate posturing
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