Cardiovascular/Hematologic Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: heart anomolies and their treatment options as a primary care provider. Acyanotic heart diseases consist of ASD, VSD, PDA, Coarctation of the aorta, Pulmonary stenosis and Aortic stenosis. Cyanotic heart disease consist of Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid atresia, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Transposition of the great vessels, and Truncus arteriosus. Sickle cell anemia is usually seen by a specialist. However in rural areas, initial diagnosis and management may be left to that of the primay care provider.
Neurology Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: Tourette’s syndrome is usually diagnosed in childhood. The difference in clinical presentation of headaches seen in the pediatric population. Tension headaches are the most common headaches in children; NSAIDS are the recommended pharmacolgical treatment option.
Musculoskeletal Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: How to diagnose Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, clinical presentation of slipped captial femoral epiphysis, scoliosis, osgood-schlatter and legg calve perthes disease.