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This kidney disease is characterized by thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia and acute renal failure
What is hemolytic uremic syndrome
A parent describes their 6 month old infant no longer produces tears when they cry. What is the likely cause
What is dehydration
pruritis (itching) is the classic clinical characteristic of this chronic skin condition
What is atopic dermatitis
This class of medication is commonly prescribed for chronic adrenal insufficiency in pediatric patients
What are corticosteroids
Name a nursing intervention for a patient taking a loop diuretic (ie. furosemide)
What is monitor urine output, potassium levels, daily weight, monitor for orthostatic hypotension
This syndrome involves increased glomerular basement membrane permeability
What is nephrotic syndrome
Congenital anomaly resulting in absence of the ganglion cells in affected area of the intestine
What is hirschprung disease
crusty honey colored drainage is a s/s of
What is impetigo
Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia are s/s of
What is Type II DM
Name a medication used to help treat enuresis
What is desmopressin, oxybutinin
This kidney disorder involves an inflammatory response in the glomerulus leading to decreased glomerular filtration and sodium and water retention
What is glomerulonephritis
This is the classic s/s of pyloric stenosis
What is nonbilious projectile vomiting after feedings
Name a nursing intervention that is appropriate for treating skin infections
What are administer antibiotics, instruct how to clean area, apply warm soaks, hygiene
Heat intolerance and exphthalmos are s/s of
What is hyperthyroidism
Name a nursing consideration for a patient taking prednisone/methylprednisone
What are monitor for blood pressure increases, monitor weight with long-term use, monitor electrolytes and serum glucose, monitor weight and growth, watch for s/s of infection
A nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the risk of UTI's in their preschool-aged daughter. Which habit should they prioritize
What is encourage frequent urination, adequate fluid intake and wiping from front to back
You are examining an infant. They are crying uncontrollably, upon palpation you feel a sausage shaped mass in RUQ. What is the most likely cause
What is intussusception
What type of infections are tinea infections and how are they treated
What are fungal infections and by topical antifungals, keeping area clean and dry, may need oral medications
Fatigue, low energy, weight gain and constipation are s/s of
What is hypothyroidism
What is the expected outcome for a patient taking metformin for DMII
A decrease in blood glucose for overall better management of the DMII
Parents of a boy born with hypospadias ask why surgery is necessary. The main functional goal is for the child to
What is allow normal urination when the boy is standing
These manifestations are likely found in an undiagnosed case of celiac's disease
What are anemia, anorexia, weight loss, muscle wasting, episodes of watery diarrhea
What is the priority intervention in the first 24 hours of a burn victim
What is fluid resuscitation
Noisy respiration, enlarged tongue and lethargy in infants can be a caused from
What is hypothyroidism
Methiamozole is used to treat this disorder
What is hyperthyroidism