Ear
Symptoms include: Ear pain, Pain with pulling of pinna/tragus, otorrhea, fever
Otitis Externa
Pale boggy turbinates, clear nasal drainage
Allergic Rhinitis
Bright red, beefy pharynx, Exudate common, but not always, fever, sudden onset, some with abdominal pain/nausea
Strep throat
What temperature is considered a fever
>100.4
What age is the first MMR given?
12 months
First line antibiotic with no allergy hx for acute otitis media
amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day
Usually divided BID
What eye condition is also called a "lazy eye?"
Strabismus
What throat condition contraindicates the use of a tongue blade
Epiglottitis
What is most accurate route to take temperature on infant?
Rectal
What age is first Hepatitis B given?
At birth
Most common bacteria to cause acute otitis media
Streptococcus pneumoniae (gram +), H influenzae (gram -), M. catarrhalis (gram -)
Eyes turned outward is called?
Exotropia
What virus causes herpangina?
Coxsackie virus
What dosage of acetaminophen is given for a child age 3?
acetaminophen 10mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours PRN
Can you given immunizations to a child with a URI and low grade fever?
Yes
What is a recommended antibiotic to treat AOM if PCN allergy present?
Cefdinir (Omnicef), cefuroxime (Ceftin), Ceftriaxone (Rocephin), Azithromycin (Zithromax)
What is the treatment for strabismus?
Referral to ophthalmologist, Patch over unaffected eye
What bacteria causes strep throat
Group A streptococcus (GAS)
What dosage of ibuprofen is recommended for an infant age 12 months?
Ibuprofen 10mg/kg/day every 6-8 hours
At what age can you administer the influenza vaccine IM?
6 months
What is an appropriate antibiotic for otitis externa with suspected tympanic membrane rupture?
Do not use cortisporin- may cause sensorineural hearing loss
What can cause conjunctivitis?
Allergic, Bacterial and Viral
What test should be collected with symptoms of fever, sore throat, fatigue and lymphadenopathy >3 weeks?
Mono spot
What is the most common cause of fever in pediatrics?
Viral infections
At what age do you administer the Tdap?
Age 7 or greater