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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the advantages of Breast Milk to the Infant?
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1. Immunologic factors = IgA, Lactoglobulin, Maternal Macrophages
-lower incidence of URI's & Otitis media 2. Decreased incidence of Allergic diseases |
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What are the advantages of Breast feeding to the mother?
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1. more rapid return to pregnancy weight
2. faster uterine regression |
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When is Fluoride supplementation recommended in breast-fed infants?
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after 6 months of age
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When are Iron-fortified foods introduced to breast-fed kids?
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4-6 months of age
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What are the Contraindications to breast-feeding?
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1. untreated TB
2. Syphillis 3. HIV 4. Galactosemia 5. Varicells 6. Active Herpes |
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When is Whole Cow Milk introduced into the infants diet?
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any human over 1 year of age
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What are the disadvantages of Whole Cow Milk?
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1. higer Renal Solute load = can be damaging to the kidney
2. Can create a potential for INTOLERANCE of whole milk protein 3. increasing the incidence of IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA |
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When are FORMULA-fed babies recommended to take Vitamin D?
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1. if it does not contain Vitamin D
2. if they baby is low birthweight 3. if there is poor milk intake |
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When do BREAST-fed infants need Vitamin D supplementation?
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1. inadequate intake in mother's diet
2. inadequate sun exposure 3. dark-skinned infants |
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What should infants who drink Goat Milk be supplemented with?
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Folate
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When should solid food be introduced into the infants diet?
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4-6 months of age
-before this time Atopy is increased & many infants are not yet developmentally ready to take solids -Honey should be avoided in the 1st year of life |
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A mother states that her infant has been having episodes of inconsolable crying every night for the past 5 nights. He draws his legs up, & his abdomen becomes rigid. The episodes resolve as quickly as they come on, & the rest of the day he act normally
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Colic = unexplained crying
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List the definition, risk factors, presentation, diagnostic tests, treatment, & DDx for "Colic"
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This is the result of severe protein deficiency & inadequate caloric intake
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Kwashiorkor
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A 3 yo boy is seen for chronic illness. He appears edematous & apathetic, with thin hair. Generalized dermatitis is noted. Sparse hair & decreased muscle tone are noted
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Kwashiorkor
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What is nonedematous malnutrition known as?
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Marasmus
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