Pathophys
I consist of 4 defects resulting in a mixed blood flow
What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
A widening of the fingertip
What is clubbing?
I produce s/sx of toxicity such as nausea and vomiting and an irregular pulse
What is digoxin?
I drain the pleural space and must be kept below the level of the chest
What is a chest tube?
X-ray of the blood vessals after injection of contrast
What is an angiogram?
I cause oxygenated blood to shunt from the left to the right ventricle
What is ventricular septal defect?
An increase in red blood cells
What is polycythemia?
Often given before any dental care
what are antibiotics?
The best position for a child experiencing paroxysmal cyanosis
What is knee to chest?
Is preferred site for giving a flu vaccine to a 1 year old
What is the vastus lateralis or outer thigh?
I cause an opening between the left and right atria
What is atrial septal defect?
A low pitched whooshing sound at the apex
What is a murmur?
I am an antiviral given for RSV infection via aerosol mist
What is ribavirin?
I am a normal heart rate for a 1 month old
What is 110 to 160 bpm?
Should be given with iron to enhance absorption
What is vitamin C or citrus?
I cause a passageway between the aorta and pulmonary artery to stay open after birth
What is patent ductus arteriosis?
An unusually large difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures
What is a widened pulse pressure?
Most important parameter to assess prior to giving digoxin
What is heart rate?
Food that is high in potassium that is enjoyed by many toddlers.
What are bananas, oranges, or milk?
True or false: the blood pressure should be higher in the leg vs. the arm of an infant?
What is true?
I cause a restriction of blood flow out of the left ventricle
What is coarctation of the aorta?
Sudden dyspnea, cyanosis, weakness and syncope lasting several minutes to an hour
What is a tet spell?
Electrolyte that should be checked prior to giving furosemide
What is potassium?
I cause nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
What is dyspnea or hypoxia?
I am a surgery that involves making a shunt to allow improved blood flow to lungs
What is a Blalock-Taussig procedure?