this type of birthmark is often confused for bruising, so it is important to document it right away
what is Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis (Mongolian Spot)?
what is vitamin K?
this is the primary risk factor for trisomy 21
What is advanced maternal age (> 35)?
the 3 shunts present in fetal circulation that should close soon after birth
what are the ductus venosus, foramen ovale, and ductus arteriosus?
the most common childhood cancer
what is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
pediatric skin has a (thinner/thicker) epidermis and (more/less) keratin
what are thinner and less?
a type of anemia that results from a defect in the synthesis of hemoglobin and structurally impaired RBCs
What is Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)?
foods containing high amounts of ____ should be avoided in a patient with PKU
what is protein?
these two values multiplied result in cardiac output
what are heart rate and stroke volume?
a definitive diagnostic test for leukemia
what is bone marrow aspiration?
first line treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in adolescents
what is selenium sulfide shampoo?
bone marrow aspiration of this condition shows "empty fatty marrow" as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets are low
what is aplastic anemia?
a condition with the karyotype 45X0
what is Prostaglandin?
the 2 vaccines that may prevent adult cancers in the future
What are the hepatitis B vaccine and HPV vaccine?
this systemic oral antifungal can be used to treat tinea capitis and should be taken with a high fat meal
What is Griseofulvin?
accelerated destruction of platelets, often following a viral illness
what is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
a patient with 8 cafe au lait spots that are greater than 5 mm raises concerns for this condition
What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?
this cardiac medication has a positive inotropic effect, increasing the contractility of the heart while simultaneously reducing heart rate
what is Digoxin?
this type of cells in peripheral circulation is critical and suggests leukemia
what are blast cells?
this oral antifungal is hepatotoxic and requires baseline liver function tests before starting therapy
what is Terbinafine?
the usual dose of blood products if there are no concerns of CHF
what is 10-15 ml/kg?
a condition caused by mutation of the FBN1 gene, resulting in defective fibrillin that causes weak, less elastic connective tissue. Typical features include tall, thin build and abnormally long limbs.
what is Marfan Syndrome?
the proper order for the series of surgeries needed to treat Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
What is Norwood, Glenn, then Fontan?
these medications are administered prior to administration of chemotherapy to ease a common side effect
what are anti-emetics?