Share HESI Review Game Part 1 - Pediatrics
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What is Albuterol?
Mechanism of action of Albuterol?
Name 3 side effects of Albuterol.
Short-acting Beta2-Agonists.
Relaxes smooth muscle in airway leading to rapid bronchodilation.
Tachycardia, nervousness, nausea and vomiting, and headaches
What isolation is a patient with chickenpox placed in?
Airborne and contact
Fill in the blank: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal __(1)__ disorder of __(2 - two words)__ metabolism. It affects body’s use of ___(3)__. If not treated leads to irreversible ___(4 - two words)__ and severe intellectual disability.
1. Recessive 2. amino acid 3. protein 4. brain damage
Infants should double their birth weight by when?
A. 4-5 months
B. 5-6 months
C. 1 year
D. 7-8 months
B. 5-6 months
Nose bleeds (Epistaxis) are common in school age children, especially boys. Name 2 common causes of nose bleeds in children.
Irritation from nose picking, foreign bodies or low humidity
A 12 m.o. presents for Varicella and MMR vaccines.....Select all that apply.
A. Give both MMR and Varicella today
B. Give Varicella today and MMR in 2 weeks
C. Give Varicella today and MMR in 4 weeks
D. Do not give either at this time
A. Give both MMR and Varicella today
C. Give Varicella today and MMR in 4 weeks
What is TRUE regarding HSV1/HSV2?
A. Ulcers heal in 8-12 weeks
B. Repeat outbreaks are uncommon
C. Dull pain can be a symptom
D. No longer contagious once lesions are healed
C. Dull pain can be a symptom
How often and for how long are Growth Hormone injections given?
Subcutaneous injections 6-7 times/week given generally for several years until growth is complete
What is the mechanism of action of Indomethacin in PDA? What condition is a contraindication for Indomethacin?
IV Indomethacin stimulates closure of the PDA in preterm infants. Indomethacin cannot be used if CHF present.
Which is true regarding scoliosis?
A. Occurs most often in boys age 10-13
B. Occurs most often in girls age 10-13
C. Occurs most often in boys age 8-10
D. Occurs most often in girls age 8-10
B. Occurs most often in girls age 10-13
What are characteristics of Austism? Select all that apply
A. Lack of eye contact
B. Rigid or obsessive behavior
C. Head banging, flapping of hands/arms
D. Emotional lability
E. Deterioration of previous language skills
ALL are correct
What is Cryptorchidism? What type of cancer is of an increased risk due to this condition?
Cryptorchidism is the term for undescended testes. Those who have this are at a 30-50 times greater risk for development of testicular cancer.
Notice the hypopigmentation of tooth enamel in this photo. Name this condition. What is it caused by?
This condition is called Fluorosis. It is caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation.
In reviewing the chart of your adolescent female patient, you notice "cervical motion tenderness on exam". What is this a hallmark sign for?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Introduce meats at 1 year of age
B. Introduce vegetables and fruit at 1 year of age
C. Introduce one new food every other day
D. Introduce sippy cup at 6-8 months of age
D. Introduce sippy cup at 6-8 months of age
