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Published	10/02/2024	Viral ExanthemsA previously healthy 9-month-old infant presents with a 4-day history of irritability and high fever in the range of 39°C to 40°C (102°…
Published	10/02/2024	Roseola infantum   Rash distribution: {{c1::Starts of trunk, spreads to neck and extremities}} Rash morphoplogy: {{c1::maculopapular}}  …
Published	10/02/2024	Hand foot + mouth disease   Rash distribution: {{c1::mouth, palms of hands, soles of feet buttocks}} Rash morphology: {{c1::Grey elliptical ve…
Published	10/02/2024	Laterothoracic exanthem   Rash distribution: {{c1::begins around unilateral axilla or groin, spreads centrifugally, becomes bilateral}} Rash …
Published	10/02/2024	Erythema infectiosum   Rash distribution Stage one: {{c1::cheeks with sparing of nasal ridge + perioral areas}} Stage two: {{c1::arms and legs…
Published	10/02/2024	Gianotti-crosti syndrome (GCS)   Rash distribution: {{c1::symmetrical on extensor surfaces of limbs, buttocks and face with truncal sparing}} …
Published	10/02/2024	Roseola infantum Aetiology?
Published	10/02/2024	Roseola infantum Differentials? (2)
Published	10/02/2024	A 5-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of malaise and a mild fever. In the last 24 hours he has complained of a sore mouth and developed vesic…
Published	10/02/2024	Hand, foot and mouth Aetiology? (2)
Published	10/02/2024	Hand, foot and mouth Differentials? (2)
Published	10/02/2024	Laterothoracic exanthem / asymmetrical peri-flexural exanthem of childhood (APEC) Differentials/commonly misdiagnosed conditions?
Published	10/02/2024	Laterothoracic exanthem / asymmetrical peri-flexural exanthem of childhood (APEC) Management?
Published	10/02/2024	A 6-year-old child presents to the clinic in June with bright red macules on his cheeks and a lacy, reticular eruption on his extremities and torso. H…
Published	10/02/2024	Erythema infectiousum / slapped cheek Clinical sign/symptom timeline (three stages)
Published	10/02/2024	Erythema infectiousum / slapped cheek Aetiology?
Published	10/02/2024	Erythema infectiousum / slapped cheek Management, acute?
Published	10/02/2024	Age 1-6 child with symmetrical, papular or papulovesicular eruption on extensor surfaces. trunk looks normal. Not itchydiagnosis?
Published	10/02/2024	Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) Aetiology?
Published	10/02/2024	Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) Management?
Published	10/02/2024	What is shown and what is it a feature of?
Published	10/02/2024	VZV/chickenpox Management of: Immunocompetent patients - neonates   (eTG)
Published	10/02/2024	VZV/chickenpox Management of: Immunocompetent patients - children (2) (eTG)
Published	10/02/2024	VZV/chickenpox Management of: Immunocompetent patients - adults?Immunocompetent patients - pregnant? (eTG)
Published	10/02/2024	VZV/chickenpox Management of: Immunocompetent patients with complication (e.g. pnuemonitis, encephalitis, hepatitis) OR/AND Immunocompromised pat…
Published	10/02/2024	What investigations should be requested for a child with precocious puberty?
Published	10/02/2024	What is the definition of precocious puberty? & when does it need to be investigated and the patients referred?
Published	10/02/2024	What are the 3 broad aetiological categories of precocious puberty?
Published	10/02/2024	Case history A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents in the middle of the night. He has had mild symptoms of an upper r…
Published	10/02/2024	Examinations for child with croup?
Published	10/02/2024	Features of severe croup- behaviour?- stridor?- Respiratory observations?- O2 sats?
Published	10/02/2024	what is the role of the following in croup management?1 antibiotics2 antitussives3 humidified air
Published	10/02/2024	Treatment for mild or moderate croup?
Published	10/02/2024	Treatment for severe croup? (2)
Published	10/02/2024	when to discharge child with mild croup? (2)
Published	10/02/2024	presence of ANY of three clinical features differentiates pyelonephritis from UTI in children?
Published	10/02/2024	Acute cystitis in childrenFirst line (2) and second line? (1) ABx
Published	10/02/2024	Acute non-severe pyelonpehritis in childrenManagement (2x first line, 1x second line)
Published	10/02/2024	Vulvovaginitis in childrenList classical symptoms/signs? (3+)
Published	10/02/2024	Vulvovaginitis in childrenManagement (list 4/7)
Published	10/02/2024	Vulvovaginitis (Paeds)What symptoms (2) would make you suspicious of pinworms?What is the management (2)
Published	10/02/2024	Vulvovaginitis (Paeds)Investigations?
Published	10/02/2024	When to refer a child for UDT?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Cause?Management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Common?Management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown (childs face)Stepwise management?
Published	08/24/2024	What is shown?Cause?Management (stepwise)
Published	10/02/2024	What four tests should be ordered in the workup / diagnostic phase of ADHD in children?
Published	10/02/2024	Immunisation catch upFor an unvaccinated  5y/o child wihtout C/Is, what three immunisations would you offer first?(include the diseases…
Published	10/02/2024	Immunisation catch upIn a child less than 4 years which MMR vaccine type should be given first?
Published	10/02/2024	What is the first step in assessing a chidl for short stature?
Published	10/02/2024	Short stature assessment in childrenWhat clue does an decreased or normal weight:height ratio provide about possible aetiologies
Published	10/02/2024	Short stature assessment in childrenWhat clue does an increased weight:height ratio provide about possible aetiologies
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short statureWhat does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?Recurrent respiratory infections with diarrhoea&n…
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short stature What does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?Growth delay in the second year of life …
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short stature What does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?headache or diplopia
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short stature What does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?weight gain, acne, mood swings, and head…
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short stature What does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?Fatigue, cold intolerance, dry skin, hai…
Published	10/02/2024	History clues for short stature What does the following symptom suggest as a diagnostic consideration?bingeing, purging, and altered body imag…
Published	10/02/2024	Short Stature childlist 5 investigations which are blood tests and what this helps to exclude diagnostically
Published	10/02/2024	Short Stature childlist 3 investigations which are NOT blood tests and what this helps to exclude diagnostically
Published	10/02/2024	What are the three most common causes of short stature in children?
Published	10/02/2024	What are three indications (/4) for referral for short stature?
Published	10/02/2024	What is the 'TEN 4 FACES' rule for suspicion of child abuse?
Published	10/02/2024	First line investigations (4) for children to determine underlying cause of bruising?
Published	10/02/2024	4 non-pharmacological management strategies for lactational mastitis?
Published	10/02/2024	Pharmacological management of lactational mastitits without systemic features
Published	10/02/2024	Causes of Slow weight gainList 4 causes that are examples of:Inadequate caloric intake/retention
Published	10/02/2024	Causes of Slow weight gainList 4 causes that are examples of:Psychosocial factors
Published	10/02/2024	Causes of Slow weight gainList 4 causes that are examples of:Inadequate absorption
Published	10/02/2024	Causes of Slow weight gainList 4 causes that are examples of:Excessive caloric utililisation
Published	10/02/2024	Strabismus in kidsWhat type is shown?
Published	10/02/2024	Strabismus in kidsWhat type is shown?
Published	10/02/2024	Strabismus in kidsWhat type is shown?
Published	10/02/2024	Strabismus in kidsWhat type is shown?
Published	10/02/2024	What examination tests (2) can be used to determine if strabismus is present and what is a +ve finding?
Published	10/02/2024	What is a cover test and what defines a positive result?
Published	10/02/2024	Esotropia in kidsWhat two indications for semi-urgent opthal referral?
Published	10/02/2024	Exotropia in kidsReferral pathways?
Published	10/02/2024	When dose strabismus warrant acute/immediate referral to on call opthalmology?
Published	10/03/2024	By what age should assymetric breasts become equal?
Published	10/03/2024	at what age does My Health Record and Medicare claims become restricted by parents for viewing?
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaDefined by?
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaCauses:Anatomical problems (list three)
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaCauses that are related to ovarian failure (list three)
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaCauses that are hormonal;hypothalamic in origin (list two)
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaCauses that are hormonal; non-hypothalamic in origin (list two)
Published	10/03/2024	Primary amenorrhoeaCauses that are NOT hormonal, related to anatomic problems or ovarian failure (list two)
Published	10/05/2024	NeonateWhat is the clinical diagnosis and management?
Published	10/05/2024	Chronic tearing and discharge from child greater than 2 months oldManagment strategies (4)
Published	10/05/2024	Chronic tearing and discharge from child greater than 2 months oldIndications for referral (4)
Published	10/05/2024	FOOSHXray belowDiagnosis?Management?
Published	10/05/2024	Buckle fractureFollow up?
Published	10/13/2024	List 6 pieces of counselling advice for introducing solids to infants
Published	10/13/2024	Which immiunsations on the national immunisation program schedule include egg contents?
Published	10/13/2024	Average weight gain per week for age0-3 months
Published	11/05/2024	Average weight gain per week for age3-6 months
Published	10/13/2024	Average weight gain per week for age6-12 months
Published	10/27/2024	What 2 endocrine disorders are screened for with the Newborn bloodspot screening (NBS)
Published	10/27/2024	Name the 3 'other disorders' (non endocrine, non metabolic) screened for with the newborn bloodspot screening?
Published	10/27/2024	Name 3/5 genetic causes of neonatal hypotonia
Published	10/27/2024	Name 2/3 endocrine disorders that can cause neonatal hypotonia
Published	10/27/2024	Name 3/4 age specific (0-4 yrs) common causes of a child with a limp
Published	10/27/2024	Name 3/4 age specific (5-10yrs) common causes of a child with a limp
Published	10/27/2024	Name 2/3 age specific (>10yrs) common causes of a child with a limp
Published	10/27/2024	Name 5/7 serious causes for a child with a limp across all age groups (across a number of KFP categories)
Published	10/27/2024	What 3 office tests can be used to identify strabismus?
Published	10/27/2024	What is the laxative of choice in neonates?
Published	10/27/2024	Inheritance pattern of cystic fibrosis?
Published	10/27/2024	Cystic FibrosisRespiratory manifestations? (list 4)
Published	10/27/2024	Cystic FibrosisGI manifestations? (list 4)
Published	10/27/2024	Cystic FibrosisGenitourinary manifestations? (list 2)
Published	10/27/2024	80-90% of infants with a meconium ileus have {{c1::cystic fibrosis}}
Published	11/03/2024	What are 3 urine ouput measures that can be used in the neonatal period that may be suggestive of inadequate intake/other path
Published	11/03/2024	What is the expected average weight gain in infancy?1. 0-3 months2. 3-6 months3. 6-12 months
Published	11/03/2024	4/8 non pharm & 1/1 pharm measure to increase breast milk supply
Published	11/03/2024	KFP style answer for epiglottitis managemetn (5)
Published	11/09/2024	Exclusion timeframe from childcare for kids with gastro
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + _____ . What are the 4 criteria of a simple febrile seizure?
Published	11/13/2024	What is the typical age range for febrile seizures?
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + any of what 4 criteria are diagnostic of a complex febrile seizure? (assuming 1. no prior afebrile seizures 2. no prior neurological abnormali…
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + Limp in childOsteomyelitisFever {{c1::may be absent}}Onset {{c1::subacute}}Localised Features {{c1::poorly localised limb pain}…
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + Limp in childSeptic arthritisFever {{c1::usually present}}Onset {{c1::acute onset limb, NWB or limb refusal}}Localised Features&nbsp…
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + Limp in childpyogenic myositisFever {{c1::usually present}}Onset {{c1::subacute onset limb may involve limp}}Localised Features&nbsp…
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + Limp in childDiscitisFever {{c1::Typically absent or low-grade}}Onset {{c1::subacute onset of irritability and back pain}}Localised …
Published	11/13/2024	Fever + Limp in childTransient SynovitisFever {{c1::Typically absent or low-grade}}Onset {{c1::subacute onset of limp, recent viral illness}…
Published	11/13/2024	Initial tests for if signs and symptoms suggestive of bone or joint infection
Published	11/14/2024	18 mopain on defecation and perianal rashDiagnosis?
Published	11/14/2024	What are the signs/symptoms of perianal streptotoccal dermatitis?
Published	11/14/2024	Treatment for perianal streptococcal dermatitis
Published	11/14/2024	Treatment for acute otitis media with perforation in children where adherence is likely to be poor and no access to refrigeration?
Published	11/14/2024	Pregnant woman is exposed to parvovirusparvovirus IgM detected, no IgGNext step? and consequences?
Published	11/14/2024	5 immediate actions to reduce risk of possible infection transmission to others during/after assessing a possible measles case?
Published	11/14/2024	Describe 4 features of a classical scarlet fever rash?
Published	11/14/2024	sore throat and sand-paper like-rash in 7 y-oPerioral sparing noted Diagnosis?
Published	11/17/2024	Should preterm babies be vaccinated according to corrected or chronological age?
Published	11/17/2024	Murtagh's 6-2 rule for inguinal hernias
Published	11/17/2024	When should Genu Varum be referred to an orthopod?
Published	11/17/2024	When should Genu valgum be referred?
Published	11/16/2024	Normal timing of puberty in GIRLSThelarche (breast development): [x]Menarche: 12.7 (range 10-15)
Published	11/16/2024	Normal timing of puberty in BOYSTesticular enlargement >4mL: [x]
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed puberty in GIRLSDefinition?
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed puberty in BOYSDefinition?
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed puberty Investigations (5 path, 1 imaging)?
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed pubertyWhat would low sex steroid but high LH + FSH levels indicate?
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed pubertyWhat would low sex steroid and low LH/FSH indicate?
Published	11/16/2024	Delayed puberty in GIRLS Anatomical causes?
Published	11/17/2024	Treatment for suspected bacterial pharyngitis OR person with risk factors for RF in a person with penicillin allergy
Published	11/17/2024	Signs and symptoms of threadworm?
Published	11/17/2024	Treatment of threadworm (list two options)
Published	11/17/2024	Management advice for household contacts of pinworn/threadworm?
Published	11/17/2024	Diagnosis of Kawasaki disease?
Published	11/17/2024	Incomplete KawasakiWhat are the two clinical scenarios to consider this condition?
Published	11/17/2024	Patient with kawasaki is treated in hospital and discharged homeTwo key features of GP management after discharge
Published	11/17/2024	Management of exposure to varicella as a pregnant woman
Published	11/17/2024	What are the 8 important pathogens for pregnant women to avoid?
Published	11/17/2024	Management of an individual who is not in the below populations after pertussis exposure?
Published	11/18/2024	List 4 behavioural modification strategies for paediatric constipation
Published	11/18/2024	Management of anal fissures in paeds?
Published	11/18/2024	Typical age for pyloric stenosis?
Published	11/18/2024	List 4 signs + symptoms of pyloric stenosis
Published	11/18/2024	Persistent diarrhoea after treatment of infectious gastro in a young childDiagnosis? (1) How long does it last? (1)
Published	11/18/2024	Management of transient lactose intoelrance after gastroenteritis?
Published	11/18/2024	Infant with poor feeding, frequent vomiting, diarrhoea with mucous/blood, eczemaprobable diagnosis?
Published	11/18/2024	Management of cows mild protein proctocolitis? (2)
Published	11/18/2024	Clinical features of lactose intolerance? (3)
Published	11/18/2024	Management of lactose intolerance?
Published	11/18/2024	What type of injury is shown?
Published	11/18/2024	management of a Monteggia fracture?
Published	11/18/2024	Most common complication of Monteggia fracture?
Published	11/18/2024	Name it and Management of this injury?
Published	11/18/2024	Management of a child with limp who:walks with mild or no discomfort after simple analgesia, with no red flags
Published	11/18/2024	What defines a 'Kline line' and what does it indicate?
Published	11/18/2024	Age 8Feature and diagnosis?
Published	11/18/2024	At what age to treat enuresis?
Published	11/18/2024	Risk factors for Enuresis? (2)
Published	11/18/2024	List 5 features of causes that are not-suggestive of monosymptomatic enuresis
Published	11/18/2024	General advice for monosymptmatic enuresis
Published	11/18/2024	General advice for use of pad and bell alarm for monosymptmatic enuresis
Published	11/18/2024	When is desmopressin indicated for monosymptomatic enuresis
Published	11/18/2024	Two options for desmopressin in monosympomatic enuresis?
Published	11/18/2024	What else must be done from a behavioural perspective before an after administration of desmopressin for monosymptomatic enuresis
Published	11/18/2024	What is shown?What is the management?
Published	11/18/2024	What is shown?What is the management?
Published	11/18/2024	What is shown?What is management?
Published	11/18/2024	Management of hydrocele in infant?
Published	11/18/2024	First line investigation for new onset hydrocele in a younger person/adult?
Published	11/18/2024	Management of a femoral hernia in childern?
Published	11/18/2024	What is shown?What is the management?
Published	11/18/2024	List 5 differentials for acute onset crying in infant (KFP style) that may differentiate from 'purple' crying
Published	11/18/2024	Treatment of balanitis and inflamamtion of forewkin?
Published	11/18/2024	Two indications for circumcision?
Published	11/18/2024	What defines phimosis?
Published	11/18/2024	Causes of phimosis? (2)
Published	11/18/2024	Treatment for Phimosis?
Published	11/18/2024	Red flag for urgent surgical referral in context of phimosis?
Published	11/18/2024	What is shown?Management?
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