Understanding Vomiting in Pediatrics
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Understanding Vomiting in Pediatrics

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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?

  • Motion-sickness and vertigo
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pregnancy
  • Metabolic acidosis (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be examined to assess upper respiratory tract infection related to vomiting?

    <p>Enlarged tonsils with exudates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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