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PNP-PC Exam - Respiratory Issues & Disorders 1.What are common etiologies of pneumonia in infants and young children < 6 yoa? 2.What is genu varum? 3.What causes SCFE?

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  • October 8, 2024
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What are common etiologies of pneumonia in infants and young children < 6 yoa?

, -Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
-Haemophilus influenzae
-S. pneumoniae (community-acquired pneumonia (CAP))




What is genu varum?




-Bowleg
-Lateral bowing of the tibia, often d/t joint laxity




What causes SCFE?




Etiology unknown, perhaps precipitated by puberty-related hormones changes
(imbalance btw growth hormone and sex hormones). Generally occurs without
severe, sudden force or trauma




How is pneumonia diagnosed?

, -Sputum culture warranted if cough is productive (age dependent)
-Infiltrates on chest x-ray




What are the age groupings of asthma management guidelines?




-0-4 yoa
-5-11 yoa
->12 yoa




What are partial seizures?




-Focal origin: One hemisphere
-Two types: Simple & complex




What is neurofibromatosis?




-Inherited disorder - autosomal dominant; present in a first-degree relative
-A neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by numerous café-au-lait spots (CLS)
on the body, and nerve tumors on the skin & in the body
-Progressive disorder, does not affect intelligence
-Severity is highly variable

, -NF 1 = von Recklinghausen dz (most common)
-NF 2
-Schwannomatosis (rare)




Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) affects who?




-1:3,500 males (males only; females are carriers)
-Avg age of diagnosis is 3-5 yoa




How are febrile seizures diagnosed?




-Lumbar puncture, if meningitis is suspected
-EEG, chemistries, & serologies not indicated




What are some common non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders?




-Legg-Calve-Perthes dz (LCPD)
-Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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