Vaccines
This muscle is preferred for IM vaccines in infants.
vastus lateralis
This disorder causes projectile, non‑bilious vomiting in young infants.
pyloric stenosis
This immunodeficiency is characterized by absent T cells and results in severe, recurrent infections early in life
SCID
This life‑threatening complication presents with hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis.
diabetic ketoacidosis
Febrile seizures most commonly occur between these ages.
6months to 5 years
This vaccine is given at birth before hospital discharge.
hepatitis B
This condition presents with intermittent abdominal pain and currant jelly stools.
intusussception
Infants with SCID should NOT receive this class of vaccines due to the risk of disseminated infection.
Live vaccines
Children with hypothyroidism often present with this growth abnormality.
growth failure or delayed growth
This medication class is appropriate for moderate to severe pediatric migraines
triptans
This vaccine is first given at 12–15 months and requires a second dose later.
MMR
Right lower quadrant pain with fever and guarding suggests this diagnosis.
appendictis
This autoimmune disease is characterized by immune complex deposition and multi‑system inflammation.
systemic lupus erythematosus
This autoimmune condition is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children.
graves disease
A seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or occurring back‑to‑back without recovery is defined as this emergency.
status epilepticus
This is a live vaccine given at 12–15 months.
varicella
Children with this disorder often have chronic diarrhea and failure to thrive due to gluten sensitivity.
celiac
This immunologic test is sensitive for lupus but not specific, and is often positive early in disease.
What is the antinuclear antibody (ANA)?
This pituitary hormone deficiency most commonly presents with short stature in children.
growth hormone deficiency
This non‑pharmacologic intervention is recommended during acute migraine episodes.
rest in dark quiet room
Parents should be advised that this is a common vaccine side effect.
low grade fever or injection site soreness
This assessment finding indicates peritonitis.
rebound tenderness
This curative therapy for SCID is ideally performed early in life before serious infections develop.
Hematopoetic stem cell transplant
This clinical sign involves protrusion of the eyes and is associated with Graves disease.
exophthalmos
This medication is commonly used for migraine prevention and also treats seizures.
topiramate