Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

What advice should be given for chickenpox infectivity? _____

What are the major congenital infections to consider? _____

Chickenpox is contagious starting _____ days before the onset of exanthem until 5 days after (when the rash is crusted)

_____ lotion or antihistamines can help soothe pruritus in chickenpox

Chickenpox rarely presents with prodromal symptoms such as _____ 2-3 days prior to onset of rash

Consider prescribing _____ medications in chickenpox for adults or adolescents (≥13 years) who present within 24 hours of onset of exanthem

_____ are seizures triggered by a fever (>38ºc)affecting children aged 6 months to 5 years in the absence of CNS infection

Febrile seizures usually occurs _____ in an infection as the temperature rapidly rises

Hint: time

What antibiotics are used for meningitis in children > 3 months? _____

Febrile seizures affect children aged _____ to 5 years