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Children with cystic fibrosis frequently may have a(n) ____________________ in which there is decreased feeding and weight gain along with a gradual deterioration of the respiratory system.

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A(n) ____ is a protrusion of an organ through an opening in the abdominal wall.

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Epiglottitis, a bacterial infection involving the epiglottis, is a common condition in the pediatric population.

____ is a viral infection of the bronchioles caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) , the parainfluenza virus, or the influenza A virus.

A(n) ____ typically affects children under one year of age and is characterized by any combination of apnea, change in skin color, change in muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.

____ is a very common condition that is caused by spasm of the stomach and intestines, typically in response to gas.

____ is an inflammation of the brain parenchyma or tissue itself by either a viral or bacterial pathogen.

____ is a genetic condition in which the patient has increased viscosity of mucosal secretions among other enzymatic and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions.

____________________ is the first-line medication in the treatment of seizures and can be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, rectally, or intranasally.

Approximately 30% of ALTE events are due to neurologic complications.

Status epilepticus traditionally has been defined as seizure activity that lasts for ____ with or without treatment or two seizure episodes without a return to normal mental status in-between seizures.

In the case of a pediatric patient with altered mental status, the use of a coma cocktail (i.e., thiamine, intravenous glucose, and naloxone) without evidence to support the presence of hypoglycemia or opiate overdose is appropriate.

A simple febrile seizure lasts less than ____ minutes in duration.

Bacterial encephalitis most often occurs from hematogenous spread.

Some patients who have bacterial meningitis will develop a classic ____________________ (purplish discolorations) caused by one specific bacterium, neisseria meningitidis.

Patients with ____________________ typically develop prolonged tonic-clonic seizures with massive oxygen, glucose, and energy requirements of the neurons involved.

The mortality from bacterial tracheitis is higher than croup and is related to airway obstruction from edema.

____ is the most common complication of premature newly born infants who have not had the opportunity to fully develop their lungs before birth and is caused by the lack of surfactant production.

Pertussis infects the lining of the stomach.

The Paramedic should consider analgesia administration in cases of abdominal pain.