A 17-year-old with a complex chronic condition is planning t…
A 17-year-old with a complex chronic condition is planning to graduate high school and start work. The family reports uncertainty about insurance after graduation and difficulty coordinating records between pediatric specialists and a future adult primary care clinician. Which plan best reflects a systems-based approach aligned with the transition framework?
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A 9-year-old is recovering from influenza. Today they develop sudden, severe, persistent vomiting followed by confusion and agitation. Parents report giving an over-the-counter medication containing salicylate during the viral illness. Which initial lab finding(s) are most consistent with Reye syndrome and should be prioritized immediately?
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Exhibit: A 7-year-old has had two episodes of meningococcal meningitis despite appropriate treatment. Growth is normal. CBC shows normal absolute lymphocyte count. Quantitative IgG/IgA/IgM are within age-based reference ranges. Which next test is most appropriate?
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