Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders
Classic sign of this disorder include a moon face and buffalo hump
What is Cushing's syndrome?
A parasitic infection caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs
What is scabies?
The score that indicates a coma on the Glasgow Coma Scale
What is 4-8?
Trauma to a joint from the ligament partially or completely stretching due to force
What is a strain?
A disorder associated with aspirin use in children
The age range of initial peak onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus
What is 4-6 years old?
Treatment includes topical antibiotics such as mupirocin (Bactroban)
What is impetigo contagiosa?
Symptoms of this disorder in an infant include a high-pitched cry, lethargy, bulging fontanel, and increased irritability when picked up
What is meningitis?
Assessing the 5 Ps is important for this complication of casts
What is compartment syndrome?
Hormone treatment for diabetes insipidus
What is desmopressin (Vasopressin)?
The time of day when growth hormone replacement therapy should be administered to children
What is at night?
What is human papillomavirus?
What is an infection of the brain or meninges?
First line of treatment for osteomyelitis
What is long-term antibiotic therapy?
The brace most commonly used for children up to 6 months old for development dysplasia of the hip
What is the Pavlik harness?
What is SIADH?
This treatment can be given for flare ups of atopic dermatitis
What are topical corticosteroids?
The most common type of seizure and occurs on one side of the body or brain
What is a focal seizure?
The type of traction used for developmental dysplasia of the hip where the hips are flexed 90 degrees and the buttocks is slightly elevated off the bed
What is Bryant's traction?
The only type of insulin that can be administered IV
What is regular insulin?
The two diagnostic factors for diabetic ketoacidosis
What are a blood glucose of greater than 250 mg/dL and ketonuria?
This is necessary for a patient that has suffered an inhalation injury
What is intubation equipment nearby and ready?
Medication treatment to help decrease spasticity in a patient with cerebral palsy
The type of surgical procedure performed when the bone is displaced
What is an open reduction with internal fixation?
The three parts of the Cushing's triad when ICP is significantly increased
What are hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respiratory pattern?