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What is the vomiting response triggered by?
What is the vomiting response triggered by?
- Metabolic and hormonal imbalances
- Peripheral and central stimuli (correct)
- Neural and hormonal responses
- Gastric and intestinal distension
Which condition is NOT a central cause of vomiting?
Which condition is NOT a central cause of vomiting?
- Motion-sickness and vertigo
- Gastroenteritis
- Pregnancy
- Metabolic acidosis (correct)
What might be associated with vomiting in the history of presenting illness?
What might be associated with vomiting in the history of presenting illness?
- Fever and stiff neck (correct)
- Travel history and sexual history
- Weight loss and head trauma
- Anorexia and urinary output
Which vital sign might indicate volume loss associated with vomiting?
Which vital sign might indicate volume loss associated with vomiting?
What might be examined to assess upper respiratory tract infection related to vomiting?
What might be examined to assess upper respiratory tract infection related to vomiting?
Flashcards
Vomiting trigger
Vomiting trigger
Triggered by peripheral and central stimuli.
Non-central vomiting cause
Non-central vomiting cause
Metabolic acidosis is NOT a central vomiting cause.
Presenting illness clue
Presenting illness clue
Fever and stiff neck might accompany vomiting.
Vomiting-related vital sign
Vomiting-related vital sign
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Upper respiratory exam
Upper respiratory exam
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Study Notes
Vomiting
- Vomiting response triggered bystimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) by chemical toxins or medications
- Inflammation of the stomach, food poisoning, infection, and motion sickness can also trigger vomiting
Causes of Vomiting
- Central causes of vomiting include meningitis, encephalitis, and increased intracranial pressure
- Gastroenteritis, food poisoning, and infectious diarrhea are NOT central causes of vomiting
History of Presenting Illness
- Nausea, abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea might be associated with vomiting in the history of presenting illness
- Recent travel, antibiotic use, and eating contaminated food might also be relevant
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) might indicate volume loss associated with vomiting
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Nasopharyngeal aspirate or throat culture might be examined to assess upper respiratory tract infection related to vomiting
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Description
Test your knowledge of the organized, autonomic response of vomiting in pediatric medicine. Learn about the neural, hormonal, and muscular responses involved in the vomiting process.
