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What is the difference between a hypotonic and a hypertonic labor pattern
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Hypertonic=stronger contraction
Hypotonic weaker contraction
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What are 2 interventions used to treat shoulder dystocia?
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stop Oxytocin and turn to left side
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What does tachysystole mean?
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Contractions greater than 5 in a span of 10 minutes over 30 minutes
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What are the 4 hallmarks of precipitous labor?
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- Giving a labor in less than 3 hours
- Descent greater than 5cm/ hour (nulliparous)
- Descent greater that 10cm/ hour (multiparous)
- Hypertonic uterine contractions
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Q
What position should the mother be in if she has an umbilical cord prolapse?
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McRobert’s position
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What does the acronym HELPERR mean?
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- call for Help
- Evaluate for Episiotomy (cut perineum)
- Legs: McRoberts Maneuver
- external Pressure: suprapubic
- Enter: rotational maneuvers
- Remove the posterior arm
- Roll the patient to her hands and knees
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What are 6 interventions for cleft palate repair?
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• Soft elbow immobilizers for at least two weeks postop
• Avoid prolonged crying to avoid suture line problems
• Antibiotics may be prescribed
-use longer nipples prior to closure
place baby supine post-op when baby is sleeping
will need stimulation to provide a distraction
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What are the three hallmark signs of tracheoesophageal fistula? (3C)
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cyanosis, choking, coughing
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What are the 6 signs and symptoms of tracheoesophageal fistula?
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- Excessive drooling and secretions
- Frothing and bubbling at mouth and nose
- Cyanosis
- Respiratory distress
- Choking with attempted feeding
- When feeding, symptoms may intensify and lead to regurgitation, choking and aspiration
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What are the 5 interventions for postop care for tracheoesophageal fistula?
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o Have suction available
o Use slow intermittent suctioning to remove secretions
o Withhold oral fluids and maintain with IV fluids
o Feedings introduced slowly and in small amounts
o Teach parents how to take care of gastrostomy tube
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What are the 7 s/s of GERD?
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- Vomiting and regurgitation that is non-bilious and includes undigested formula or food (most common)
- Irritable and fussy
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or refusal to feed
- Choking
- Chronic cough
- Wheezing frequent respiratory infections
- Apnea
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What are the 6 postop interventions for GERD?
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- Thicken food -smaller feeding volume and increase frequency
- Positioning to upright position
- Assess growth of child
- AVOID prone position; Ideal is right side-lying position
- Assess respirations
- PPI (Prevacid or Prilosec)/ Histamine h2 antagonists (Zantac and Pepcid)
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What are the 4 postop interventions for GERD?
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- Do not burp
- Avoid dietary irritants
- Avoid vigorous playing after feeding
- Encourage infant to be in an upright position for 20-30 minutes following feeding
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What are the three types of dehydration?
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• Isotonic dehydration (isonatremic)
• Hypotonic dehydration (hyponatremic) pulls Na out of the interstitial and extracellular cell
• Hypertonic dehydration (hypernatremic) no gradient to change
***in the blood
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How is rotavirus transmitted?
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Feco-oral
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What are the 3 signs and symptoms of rotavirus?
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diarrhea
vomiting
fever
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What are the treatment options for rotavirus (2)?
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hand wash and fluids
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What is the vaccine schedule for rotavirus and the name of the vaccine?
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o Roteq: 3 doses 2 months, 4 months, 6 months
o Rotarix: 2 doses 2 months, 4 months
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Why don’t you give antimotility drugs to someone with gastroenteritis?
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retain bacteria (have diarrhea to excrete bacteria)
20
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What is pyloric stenosis?
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INflammation between the opening of the stomach and small intestines causing an obstruction
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What are 7 s/s of pyloric stenosis?
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• Projectile vomiting/ emesis • Irritable • Appears hungry • Fails to gain weight • Dehydration • Metabolic alkalosis may be present (At risk for hypochloremia, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis (normal values are most common) ) • Mass may be present in the RUQ -> losing stomach acid
22
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In constipation, what medication can be used?
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miraLAX (polyethylene glycol)
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What are 4 interventions for constipation?
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- Place child on toilet 20 minutes after eating
- Offer high fiber food cut-up such as apples
- Herbal stimulant laxatives discouraged for children younger than 12 years old
- Avoid dependence on stool softeners and laxatives
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What is Congenital Diaphragmatic (inguinal) Hernia?
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It is when the bowel protrudes through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity taking up space from the lung
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What are the 2 s/s of inguinal hernia?
• Severity respiratory distress and pulmonary hypoplasia (lungs do not fully develop)
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What are 3 nursing interventions for an umbilical hernia?
• Instruct parents to NOT apply tape, straps, or coins to reduce the hernia
• Educate parents to watch out for bleeding and recognize signs of infection
-Surgery is need in case of strangulation (closure of the muscular ring preventing intestines to go back into the abdomen)
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What cannot people with celiac disease absorb?
vitamin ADEK, fat
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What types of food should be recommended to a patient with celiac disease?
* Gluten free diet (no wheat, barley, rye, and oats)
| * Corn, millet and rice are acceptable
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What are the 5 s/s of crohns disease?
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• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• N/V
-weight loss
• Test for anemia
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What are the 3 interventions for crohns disease?
* Aminosalicylates (Asacol) - nsaid
* Corticosteroids (decrease inflammation)
* Bowel rest and provide TPN
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What is the recommended diet for crohn's and ulcerative colitis disease?
• High carb, High protein, low fiber, normal fat
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What is Hirschsprung Disease?
• Missing nerve cells in the colon causing difficulty to pass stools
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What is the 4 s/s of Hirschsprung disease?
* Failure to pass meconium with the first 48 hours
* Failure to thrive
* Poor feeding
* Chronic constipation, vomiting and abdominal pain
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What is intussusception?
Intestines goes inside itself
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What are the 5 s/s of intussusception?
- sudden pain
- Pain relieved when the abdomen is relaxed
- Fever, dehydration, abdominal distention, tender palpation, lethargy, grunting, possible vomiting
- red jelly-like stool
- dance sign (mass in RUQ)
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What is McBurney's point?
pain felt when palpating RLQ used to diagnose appendicitis
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What is obturator sign?
pain felt when turning hips used to diagnose appendicitis
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What is rebound tenderness for appendicitis?
Pain felt when pressure is let go on RLQ
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What is Psoa's sign and what does it indicate?
• Positive Psoas sign (lay on left side while right thigh is flexed backwards) the pain indicates swollen appendix
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What is Ravsing sign?
when palpating LLQ, pain is felt on RLQ for appendicitis
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What are the 4 interventions for appendicitis?
* Position semifowler or right side-lying position
* DO NOT APPLY HEAT
* Antibiotics
* Prepare for surgery
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What are the 2 s/s of appendicitis
absent bowel sounds, abdominal distention
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What is peritonitis?
Bacterial infection after the rupture of an abdominal organ
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What are the 10 s/s of peritonitis?
* Acute pain over abdomen (pain worsens when touched or moved)
* Rigid abdomen (board-like)
* Abdominal distention
* Fever/ chills
* Tachycardia
* Hypothermia (late sign)
* Decreased bowel sounds
* Confusion
* Decreased in urinary output
* N/V
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What does communicable disease mean?
An infection often caused by a direct transmission (from one person or animal to another by body fluid contact), an indirect transmission (person coming in contact with a contaminated object) or by vectors (ticks, insects)
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What are the three factors of a communicable disease?
* Infectious agent or pathogen
* An effective means of transmission
* Presence of a susceptible host
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What are 5 live (attenuated) vaccine names?
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o Chickenpox
o MMR
o Rotavirus
o Smallpox
o Yellow fever
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What are 3 inactivated vaccines?
o Hep A
o Flu
o Polio (shot)
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What is a recombinant/ conjugated vaccine and name three?
o Uses certain part of the gene such as the protein
o HPV
o Pertussis
o Pneumococcal/ meningococcus
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What is a toxoid vaccine and name 2?
-uses toxins to build anitbodies
o Diphtheria
o Tetanus
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Name 5 types of rash descriptions?
* Vesicles- small fluid like sac
* Papule- circular elevated to skin
* Macule- flat lesion
* Pustule- purulent filled sac
* Petechiae – pinpoint red spots
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What is the mode of transmission for conjunctivitis?
contact with secretions hand to eye (highly infectious, need to be treated)
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What are the 5 s/s of conjunctivitis?
* Edema of eyelid/ eye conjunctiva
* Enlarged lymph nodes
* Mucopurulent exudate
* Itching, burning, photophobia
* No change in vision
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How do you diagnose conjunctivitis?
gram stain if it is from herpes or chlamydia
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What is the treatment for conjunctivitis?
* Antibiotics administered to the eyes
* Cannot go back to school until taken antibiotics for 24 hours
* Hand hygiene and avoid sharing towels
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What is Giardia?
• Cysts are ingested and passed into the duodenum and proximal jejunum where they begin actively feeding; excreted in the stool
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What are the 4 modes of transmission for giardia?
person to person contact, unfiltered water, improperly prepared food, contact with animals
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What are the 3 s/s for giardia in infants?
diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, FTT (failure to thrive)
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What are the 2 s/s in older children who have giardia?
abdominal cramps, and intermittent loose, foul smelling, watery, greasy stool
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How long do the s/s last for giardia and how do you diagnose it?
* Symptoms lasts 2-6 weeks
| * Stool specimen obtained on three separate days
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What are the 4 treatments for giardia?
* Metronidazole (Flagyl)
* IV hydration
* Correction of electrolytes
* Use gloves
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When can the child go back to school if they have giardia?
Once the diarrhea goes away
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what are pinworms?
* Eggs hatch in upper intestine and mature over 1-2 months. Larvae then migrate to the colon and lay eggs. Movement of the worms causes INTENSE PRURITIS
* When you scratch, it deposits eggs onto the hands and underneath the nails
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What 2 s/s would you see if the patient has pinworms?
intense pruritis at night and irritability/ restlessness
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What 3 diagnoses would be used to test for pinworm?
* Look for worms 2-3 hours after child is asleep
* 3 part tape test
* Examine fingernails often child under a microscope for eggs
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what are 4 things you can educate the patient on when they have pinworms?
* Hand hygiene after bathroom and before eating
* Wash all raw fruits and vegetables
* Dogs/ cats (clean them and litterbox)
* Wash after swimming
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what are 2 treatment options needed for someone with pinworm?
* Albendazole, mebendazole (repeat after 2 weeks)
| * Whole family has to be treated
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What are scabies?
mites that tunnel under skin
| *contact precaution
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What are 2 s/s of scabies?
• Intense pruritis with scabbing linear patterns
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What are 3 treatments for scabies?
* Permethrin 5% cream, Lindane cream (Done after skin is cleansed and placed entire body), then repeated one week later
* All family members must be treated
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What is Pediculosis Capitis?
Lice, Child is excused if they have lice; not excused by the eggs
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What are the 2 treatments for Pediculosis Capitis?
NIX, permethrin 1%
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What is acetaminophen?
* Acetaminophen is an analgesic, antipyretic agent; metabolized in liver
* Hepatotoxicity: greater than 200
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What are the 5 s/s of acetaminophen poisoning?
* N/V
* Diaphoresis
* Pallor
* RUQ pain
* Jaundice
* Confusion/ stupor
* Coagulation abnormalities
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What is the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
acetylcysteine (MUCOMYST)
| -activated charcoal can be used as well
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What is aspirin?
* Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits platelet aggregation
* Toxicity occurs at 150 mg/kg
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What are the 8 s/s of aspirin poisoning?
* Tachycardia
* Tachypnea
* N/V
* Neurological
* Tinnitus (often FIRST SIGN)
* Diaphoresis, hyperpyrexia
* Bleeding tendencies
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How do you treat aspirin poisoning even though there is no antidote?
* Treat elevated body temperature
* Administer activated charcoal
* Administer IV sodium bicarbonate
* IV fluids (dextrose and saline)
* Administer IV vitamin K
* If sever, hemodialysis may be needed
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Why is lead poisoning dangerous?
• Lead interferes with normal cell function (mostly NS) and affects the metabolism of vitamin D and calcium
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What are the 6 s/s of lead poisoning?
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o Loss of developmental skills
o Behavior, attention problems
o Hearing loss
o Kidney damage
o Reduced IQ
o Slowed body growth
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What 2 interventions can be done to prevent lead poisoning?
* Environmental hx
| * Interventions to remove lead from environment
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What 3 medications can be given to treat lead poisoning?
• Dimercaptol (BAL): given Deep IM
• Pemicilliamine: given PO
• Succimer (DMSA): given PO
**also maintain adequate hydration
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What is the difference between meningitis and encephalitis?
Meningitis is the inflammation AROUND the brain (spinal cord) and encephalitis is inflammation of the brain
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What 2 signs are used to identify meningitis?
• Positive Kernig or Brudzinski sign
K: cannot straighten leg when the hip is 90 degees
B: when the neck flexes, the hips and legs flex
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What scale is used to determine neuro status of a patient with meningitis?
Pediatric Glasgow coma scale
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What is the treatment to meningitis?
Bacterial antibiotics IV (treat everyone who came into contact with patient)
viral is supportive
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What are the 8 s/s of encephalitis?
* Confusion
* Headache
* High fever
* Photophobia
* Lethargy
* Nuchal rigidity
* Seizures
* Coma
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What are the 4 interventions used to treat patient with encephalitis?
* Initial seizure precautions for cerebral edema and increase ICP
* Viral encephalitis treated with antiviral medication such as acyclovir (Zovirax)
* Encephalitis of bacterial origin is treated with narrow-spectrum antibiotics
* Be aware of rapid neuro changes
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What is Reye's syndrome?
• Viral illness that causes swelling of the brain and fatty damage to the liver primarily caused by the administration of aspirin
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How do you treat Reye's syndrome?
-avoid aspirin
-IVF
-ibuprofen
-monitor liver
-glucose (low)
-monitor ICP
monitor liver function
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What is Fifth Disease?
- also called slapped cheek disease
| - a rash caused by parovirus B19
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How is fifth disease transmitted?
respiratory secretions (use droplet precautions)
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How long is the incubation period for fifth disease?
4-12 days (contagious before rash shows)
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What education should be taught to the child about fifth disease?
-stay away from pregnant women
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What 4 s/s are shown in fifth disease?
- high fever
- sore throat
- headache
- macular (flat), lacy rash
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How is Chickenpox (varicella) transmitted?
airborne and contact
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How long is incubation for chickenpox?
21 days (highly contagious from 1 to 2 days before the appearance of a rash until all blisters are dry (4-6 days))
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What are 3 s/s of chickenpox?
- pruritic
- fever
- ulcers
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what are 4 interventions for chickenpox?
* Administer antihistamines
* Dress child loose fitting, lightweight clothes
* Do not give ASA or salicylates
* IV Immunoglobulin cases of immunocompromised or pregnant
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What are the 3 modes of transmission for Rubella (german measles)?
- placental if congenital
- pharyngeal secretions (droplet) if postnatal
- direct contact with secretions
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What is the incubation period of rubella?
14-21 days
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What are the 4 s/s of rubella?
* Prodromal (occurs before labor): mild fever, sore throat, eye pain, GI upset
* Lymphadenopathy with the presence of post auricular nodes
* Rash fine, light pink maculopapular on face and then spreads to chest and entire body
* Forchheimer spots (small red spots) on soft palate
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What 2 diagnostic test would be used to assess it is rubella?
- nasal swab
| - detection of IgM or IgG antibodies
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How would you treat rubella?
supportive care (antipyretics, bed rest, fluids)
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What is the incubation period of Rubeola (measles)?
8-12 days
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What are the 7 s/s of rubeola?
• Prodromal phase (4-5 days): cough, fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis
• Koplik spots (buccal mucosa) 2 days prior to onset of rash (looks like tine grains of sand surrounded by red rings)
• Anorexia
• Malaise
• Fatigue
• Generalized lymphadenopathy
• Rash stage (lasts 3 days) with fever (105)
o Forehead and behind ears
o Face, trunk, upper and lower extremities
o After 4-7 days, rash begins to fade and temperature decreases
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What are the 3 nursing interventions that can be done to help treat rubeola?
* Keep room dark
* Isolate while disease is active (1 week from start of rash)
* Supportive care
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What are the 5 differences between Rubella and Rubeola?
Rubella has low fever or no fever/ Rubeola has high fever
- Rubella rash begins on face/ Rubeola rash begins on hairline
- Rubella has forchheimer spots on soft palate; rubeola has Koplik spots on buccal mucosa
- rubella is droplet; rubeola is airborne
- -rubella has a headache; rubeola has conjunctivitis
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How do you transmit mumps (Parotitis)?
droplet
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What are the 7 s/s of mumps?
* Malaise
* Low fever
* Anorexia
* Ear pain
* Pain when chewing
* Headache
* Bilateral or unilateral parotid glandular swelling )as disease progresses); swelling peaks on day 3 and lasts up to 6 days
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What are the 4 treatments of mumps?
- ibuprofen
- acetaminophen
- increase fluid intake
- encourage soft foods
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What are the 5 s/s of scarlet fever?
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• Fever/ headache
• Sore throat/ tender cervical nodes
• Rhinitis
• Vomiting
-rash
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How would you describe the rash of someone with scarlet fever?
• Characteristics of rash: diffuse, finely popular, erythematous eruption, blanches on pressure, feels like sandpaper
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What are 3 interventions to treat scarlet fever?
* Administration of antibiotics
* Supportive care for throat pain and fever
* AVOID ASPIRIN
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What are the 5 interventions that can be done with a dog bite?
* Clean with soap and water; rinse thoroughly
* Cover wound with topical antibiotic and lean dressing
* Tetanus booster may be needed
* Assess for signs of infection
* Contact local health department
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What 5 s/s are in lyme disease?
* Headache
* Fatigue
* Anorexia
* Stiff neck
* Progresses to systematic involvement 2-11 weeks later
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What are 3 interventions to treat lyme disease?
* Remove tick
* Clean area with soap and water; save ticks
* Oral antibiotics if infection is suspected
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If you are less than 8 years old with Lyme disease, what medications are given?
o Give amoxicillin or Cefuroxime
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If you are over 8 years old, what medications are given if you have Lyme disease?
o Give doxycycline or tetracycline
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What 2 things would you educate patient about Lyme disease?
* Wear long pants and short sleeves while in wooded areas
| * Shower with soap after being in wooded areas or near outside pets
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What is a hypospadias/ epispadias?
H: meatus (opening) underneath penis
E: meatus (opening) above the penis
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What are the 5 interventions that can be taken for a patient with hypospadias?
- give nerve block/ acetaminophen for pain
- put in catheter to drain to diaper
- once stent comes out, may resume bathing
- encourage fluid intake
- may see blood in the urine
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What is cryptorchidism?
testes fail to descend
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How would you treat cryptorchidism?
• Treatment is orchiopexy: (small incision in the abdomen to allow testicle to distend)
o surgical procedure around 6 months-12 months
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What is bladder exstrophy?
• externalization of the bladder with exposed lower urinary tract
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What temporary fix can be done to help treat bladder exstrophy?
urine diversion called vesicostomy (• A small opening in the lower abdomen below the belly button to allow urine to drain out from a child’s bladder. This usually is done when an infant or young child has problems emptying his or her bladder)
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If someone had a bladder exstrophy, what are the 5 interventions that can be done for this patient?
* Frequent diaper changes
* Position: supine
* Use plastic wrap
* Clean intermittent catheterization
* Manage bladder spasms with anticholinergics
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What 3 educational practices should the nurse tell the parents to do to help care for child with bladder exstrophy?
• care for catheter:
o avoid kinks, proper use of drainage bag, avoid pulling
• NO tub baths
• Encourage fluid intake
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What is nephrotic syndrome (nephrosis)?
increase in permeability of the glomerulus to allow proteins in
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What are the 9 s/s of nephrosis
* Proteinuria
* Hypoalbuminemia and hypoalbuminemia
* Hyperlipidemia
* Edema (rapid or gradual)
* Microscopic hematuria
* Pale
* Irritable
* Decrease appetite
* Tired
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What would you expect if someone had nephrosis (3)?
- low urine output
- fluid retention
- normal to low BP (may become high after giving corticosteroids)
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What is the diet for someone who has nephrosis (4)?
- low fat
- sodium restricted
- encourage protein intake
- restrict fluids
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What are 5 educational teachings to help someone with nephrosis?
* Treat underlying cause (give corticosteroids)
* Give vaccinations (delay live vaccination because risk of infection)
* Demonstrate dipstick
* Avoid infectious people
* Provide emotional support
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What is glomerulonephritis (nephritis)?
immune process that causes inflammation which damage glomeruli
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What does the acronym HAD STREP mean for someone who has nephritis?
* Hypertension
* ASO titer
* Decrease glomerular filtration
* Swelling
* Tea color urine or cola colored
* Recent strep.
* Elevate BUN and creatinine
* Proteinuria
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What are the 6 s/s of nephritis?
pallor, headache, irritability, lethargy, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite
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What is the diet for nephritis (2)?
low sodium
| low protein
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What are the s/s of an infant with UTI (2)?
- poor feeder
| - smelly urine
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What is the s/s of an older child with UTI have?
Might not want to go to the bathroom because of the pain
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What would be educated to patients with UTI (5)?
* No tub baths or harsh soaps
* Wipe front to back
* Hydration
* Constipation prevention
* Sexual activity prevention strategies (urinate before and after sex)
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What is Vesicoureteral Reflux?
flow of urine goes teh wrong way
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What are the 3 treatments to Vesicoureteral Reflux?
• Surgical: to prevent damage to the kidney
• Urine catheter placed initially after treatment
o Might see blood, which is typical to see
• Endoscopic management with injection of Deflux
o Helps stretch out ureter
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If a pregnant patient has syphilis, what birth defects can it cause (3)?
IUGR
Preterm
Stillbirth
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How would you treat someone with syphilis?
* PCN IM if less than one year old
| * IF more than one year, give PCN once a week for 3 weeks
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How to treat syphilis if allergic to PCN?
allergic to PCN and not pregnant:
o Give doxycycline or tetracycline
• If allergic to PCN and pregnant:
o PCN desensitization in a hospital is necessary
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What are the 4 s/s of chlamydia?
o Mostly asymptomatic
o Burning/ frequent urination
o Purulent discharge
o Friable cervix (bleeds easily and causes painful sex; may have spotting after periods and bleeding after sex)
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What is the treatment for chlamydia (4)?
o Single gram dose of Zithromax or doxycycline BID for 7 days
o Partner also needs to be treated and refrain sex for a week
o Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy
o Phototoxic: wear long sleeves in the car
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What is gonorrhea?
* Aka the clap
* Causes pelvic inflammatory disease in nonpregnant woman and ascend vertically to cause pelvic inflammatory disease once the membranes rupture in pregnant woman
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What are the 7 s/s of gonorrhea?
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o Green foul odor purulent
o Dysuria
o Urinary frequency
• Women
o Edema of urethra
• Male:
o Burning after urination
o Presence of discharge
• Babies may develop ophthalmia (inflammation of the eye)
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What are the 3 treatments for gonorrhea?
* Ceftriaxone 200mg IM and 1-gram Zithromax (chlamydia usually occurs with gonorrhea)
* All partners need to be treated
* Newborns treated with erythromycin (ointment)
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What are the risk factors for group B streptococcus (7)?
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o Being young
o African American/ Hispanic
o Preterm labor
o PROM (preterm rupture of the membrane)
o Intrapartum fever
o Previous hx of infected baby
o GBS bacteriuria in current pregnancy
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When should the mother be screened for group b strep?
• Secondary prevention: screening for vaginal and rectal GBS colonization between 35-37 weeks (reason: infection can be transient has a reduced predictive power for infection at birth) – lemans terms: it would make it harder to detect GBS if done later than 35-37 weeks
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What is the treatment for GBS?
PCN
• PCN given on onset of birth and continued every 4 hours until childbirth
• If GBS status is unknown, PCN is given as a prophylaxis and labor is premature for less than 37 weeks, mother has a fever of 104 or higher, membrane ruptured in less than 18 hours
• If history of previous infected baby, PCN should be started and screening should be skipped
• Intrapartum PCN is also given
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If mom has GBS and allergic to PCN, what is the treatment?
• IF allergic, Clindamycin and erythromycin are tested for susceptibility. If that does not work, vancomycin is given IV twice per day until baby is born
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What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
- inflammation of the vagina caused by overgrowth of the bacteria
- not an STI
- good bacteria (lactobacilli) is gone possibly caused by deodorant and douching (spraying inside of vagina with fluids) or other causes
- has a fishy smell
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How does Bacterial Vaginosis affect pregnancy (2)?
PROM or Preterm birth
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How is Bacterial Vaginosis treated?
Metronidazole (oral or vaginal cream) or clindamycin can be used
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What would you teach someone with Bacterial Vaginosis (3)?
-avoid intercourse, use condom, wash hands
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How do you treat UTI (4)?
Treatment- nitrofurantoin for 5 days
- trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole may be used
- fluoroquinolone: primary treatment; if that does not work, gentamycin or ceftriaxone is given
- Pyridium is used for pain: may cause urine to turn orange
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What is Metritis (endometritis and Parametritis)
endometritis (puerperal fever)
-an infection that causes an inflammation in the inner lining of the uterus
Parametritis
Pelvic cellulitis ascends from metritis (connective tissue infection)- may be palpable
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What causes endometritis (5)?
* Trauma
* Staples
* Multiple vaginal exams
* Premature rupture
* Any invasive procedures
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What causes parametritis?
-Caused by blood clot in pelvic vein that can be infected and necrotic
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What does REEDA stand for?
Examine redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, wound approximation
*for parametritis
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What s/s are found in metritis (8)?
* Chills and fever
* Decrease in appetite
* Headache/ backache
* Prolonged afterpains
* Tender/ large uterus
* Foul odor
* Ileus
* Elevated EBC (exhaled breath condensation -pH values)
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What is mastitis?
inflammation of the breast
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What educational teachings should be done to patients with mastitis?
* Wear loose clothes
* Don’t miss any feedings
* Wash hands
* Rest
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What are the 5 signs and symptoms of fungal mastitis?
nipple pain, stabbing pain between feedings, milk may smell yeasty, infected breast becomes pink shiny, pruritic and flaky
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How do you treat mastitis (6)?
NSAIDS, warm moist compress or ice, increase in fluid intake, penicillin or Keflex
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What medication should be given to the baby and mother if mom has mastitis?
Candida infection: oral Nystatin for the baby and antifungal cream or ointment for the mother (wash off and dry before breastfeeding)
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What causes mastitis (5)?
- caused by trauma through the nipple, incorrect latching, cracked nipple, poor hygiene, stress, missed feedings; if treatment fails use diflucan
* **belladonna is poisonous and not recommended treatment
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Should the mother stop breastfeeding if she has mastitis?
No. continue feeding as normal
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How can you get Hepatitis A?
Route: fecal, oral
| -sharing needles
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How can you get Hepatitis B?
-route: bloodborne pathogen transmitted primarily through sex or needles
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When should the Hepatitis B vaccine be given?
All pregnant women should be screened and given Hep B immunoglobulin IgM vaccine within 12 hours of birth to prevent babies becoming chronic carriers
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What is the difference between Herpes type 1 and herpes type 2?
- Type one presents as a cold sore that can be transmitted through kissing
- type 2 can be from genital herpes
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What are the similarities between type one and two herpes (8)?
• STI
• Painful
• Skin to skin infection
• Itch and tingling
• Primary infection most dangerous for fetus
o Then becomes dormant, and can flare up from stress, pregnancy, poor health, frequent sex, overheating, tight clothes
• Treat with antivirals (acyclovir); giving acyclovir 36 weeks and on during pregnancy to reduce need for C-section
o If mother develops prodromal symptoms or active lesions, have to have C-section
• If infant is infected within the first-second month of life, babies can develop hypo/hyperthermia and vesicular lesions
• Teach patient to wear cotton underwear or none at all, loose clothes, genital area clean and dry to promote lesion healing
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What are venereal warts?
STI caused by HPV type 6 and 11
| -Cauliflower like lesions on the penis or vagina
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What is one treatment used to treat Venereal warts? What are two treatments that act as a teratogen? what is used to remove lesions?
• Podofilox (comes from juniper tree)
• Sinecatechins (green tea leaves)
o DO NOT use during pregnancy because they are teratogenic
o Use cryotherapy to remove lesions
• Gardasil approved vaccine given before becoming sexually active
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What treatments can be given for HIV (3)?
Hep-B vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine and flu shot should be given
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What should be avoided if you have HIV?
-avoid invasive procedures. At risk for hemorrhage and poor wound healing
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What is candidiasis?
yeast infection
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What are 5 factors can lead to candidiasis?
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Pregnancy
Diabetes
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotic use
Douching
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What should you educate a patient with candidiasis (3)?
• Educate patient to wear cotton underwear, avoid powders, and add yogurt and probiotics to replenish flora
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How do you treat candidiasis when thrush shows up?
o Treat: nystatin rinse/ swallow
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What is used to treat candidiasis (4)?
o Treated with clotrimazole cream or miconazole cream/ suppository, tioconazole ointment
o Weak solution of sodium bicarbonate may give pain relief
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What is trichomonas? What happens if it is untreated?
a protozoan STI that shows as a yell-greenish frothy smelly discharge
-Untreated, can cause PROM, preterm birth and low birth weight
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What should you avoid if you have trichomonas?
avoid alcohol and sex
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What is toxoplasmosis? What happens if it is untreated?
a protozoan that is NOT an STI
- obtain it from undercooked/ raw meat or from cat feces
- untreated can lead to fetal death
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What are the three treatments used to treat toxoplasmosis?
-pyrimethamine (antiparasitic med.), sulfadiazine (antibiotic), folinic acid (reduce toxicity effects of pyimethamine)
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What does the TORCH acronym mean?
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Describes infections that cause harm during pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis
Other: (syphilis, hepatitis, HIV)
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes Simplex
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What is thrombophlebitis?
• Blood clot in response to inflammation in a vein wall (can be deep or superficial)
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What is Virchow's triad?
factors that lead to thrombosis: vessel wall injury, hyper coagulation of blood, stasis of blood
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If you have a mental illness and are breastfeeding, what medication is okay to take?
SSRI (Zoloft)
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When breastfeeding what do you need to watch out for when taking benzos?
if the fetus has withdrawal symptoms
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Can you be on medication if you want to breastfeed and you have schizophrneia?
• Clozapine and Haldol (do not be on medication if you want to breastfeed and affects fetus) – a higher dose is recommended more than taking multiple medications if they need to take medication because multiple increases the risk to exposure to the fetus
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What is the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression?
Postpartum Blues:
• Aka Baby blues
o Occurs in the first 2-4 weeks of childbirth
o Encourage that the mood is temporary
o If it does not resolve, may need to see physician to see if it is postpartum depression
Postpartum Depression:
• Intense and pervasive sadness with intense fears and anger persistent for multiple weeks.
• Length: 2-6 months that can extend to one year
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What is postpartum psychosis?
* Increase depression with thought of hurting self and/ or infant
* Develop delusions and hallucinations
* Appears within the first 8 weeks postpartum
* Identify if there is a plan and if there is any equipment she has access to to carry out the plan
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What drug can cause premature rupture of the amniotic sac?
cocaine
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What are 6 s/s of neonatal withdrawal?
o High pitch/ shrill cry
o GI disturbance (diarrhea, vomiting)
o Tremulousness (shaking)
o Excoriation (skin picking)of knees, chin, and elbows
o Respiratory disturbance (frequently wants to suck, sneezing, yawning, hiccups)
o Seizure activity
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What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother's womb
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What CNS s/s would you see in NAS (7)?
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o Sleep pattern disturbance
o Hyperactivity
o Tremors
o Increase muscle tone
o Myoclonic jerks
o Shrill cry
o convulsion
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What Respiratory s/s would you see in NAS(4)?
o nasal flaring
o sneezing
o tachypnea
o hiccups, yawning
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What GI s/s would you see in NAS (4)?
o Vomiting (make sure to elevate head to prevent aspiration)
o Diarrhea
o Poor feeding
o Excessive sucking
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What metabolic s/s would you see in NAS (6)?
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o Fever
o Hypoglycemia
o Mottling
o Sweating
o Yawning
o Vasomotor instability (place in a quiet environment and swaddling with their hands toward their mouth)
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How much alcohol is safe to consume while pregnant?
No amount of alcohol
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What can drinking alcohol cause in the infant?
leading known cause of mental retardation
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What s/s are related to FAS(6) (what do they look like)?
o s/s: underdeveloped jaw, small head, low nasal bridge, small eye opening, short nose, poor impulse control
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How would you treat neonate with FAS (3)?
-swaddle, reduce stimuli, supportive measures
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What should the nurse educate the patient on who has FAS regarding breastfeeding (7)?
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o May pass through the milk
o Watch out for intoxication
o Poor feeder
o Amphetamine (may cause irritability and poor sleeping)
o Cocaine (vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, tremors, hyperactive, hypertension)
o Heroin (hypertonia, opisthotonos (spasm of head going backwards)
o Nicotine (reduces ability for fetus to bounce back from hypoxic episodes)
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What are the 9 factors that may lead to an episiotomy?
- primigravida
- shoulder dystocia
- macrosomia
- vaccuum
- forceps
- occiput-posterior position (baby comes out butt first)
- lithotomy
- breathing
- limit the second stage of pregnancy
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What 6 interventions can be taken to mitigate episiotomy?
- perineal massage
- natural pushing
- push and breathe slowly
- avoid pushing immediately after epidural placement
- warm compression
- side-lying
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