ANA -2
Discussion A (APA style and references)
1. In the pediatric cancer patient, which cells are affected by myelosuppression? Why does myelosuppression occur?
2. Name and describe the clinical manifestations of the most serious complication following a stem cell transplant
3. Identify 3 organs that are negatively affected by a sickle cell crisis. Describe how these organs are affected by the crisis.
4. Besides prevention of bleeding, what is the therapeutic management of hemophilia?
5. Describe 4 items that must be included when teaching parents about iron supplement administration
Discussion B
1. Describe 3 clinical manifestationsspecificto right sided heart failure in the pediatric patient
2. Describe the four categories of congenital heart defects and explain how each manifest in the pediatric patient
3. Which items should be included in the medication education for a pediatric patient taking digoxin and furosemide?
4. What is Rheumatic Fever and how is it treated?
5. What is a hyper cyanotic spell, who suffers from it, and how is it treated?
Discussion C
1. Describe nursing interventions during the childs hospitalization for failure to thrive.
2. Describe an individualized education program (IEP).
3. What is the purpose of a genetic consultation?
4. Describe the medications used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. How long can these medications be prescribed?
5. Describe atlantoaxial instability in the Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) patient. How is atlantoaxial instability diagnosed?
D. A special case study on end of life (research and out line with discussion)
