Bio
Specialties:
- Pediatric Nursing
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Affiliation:
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Location:
- Englewood, NJ
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Credentials
- Education
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Doctor of Nursing Practice, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, 2/1/12
- Honors or Awards
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NYCHHC woman of the month award, 3/29/12
Activity
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What are signs of ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) in kids?
Specific symptoms of inattention areDose not pay attention to detailHas difficulty sustaining attention at schoolDose not seem to listen when spoken to Does not follow through on instructions or fi...
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What is the diagnosis process for ADHD?
Diagnosis of ADHD by DSM-IV criteria require that symptoms criteria must be present in at least two settings (home and school), and present before age 7. Diagnosis of attention deficit requires at ...
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What happens at a well-child visit or checkup?
A well child visit is a routine visit scheduled by your child primary care provider (PCP) for routine checkup. This visit is different form sick visit because more is done for your child in a well ...
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What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is a syndrome of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. According to DSM-IV, there are 3 types of ADHD, predominantly inattentive, p...
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Can acute otitis media be prevented?
Otitis media can be prevented with routine childhood vaccination against pneumococci) with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine), H influenza type B, and influenza vaccines. Infants should not sleep with...
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Who is most at risk for acute otitis media?
Acute Otitis Media can occur at any age but it is most common between age 3 months and 3 years because the Eustachian tube is structurally and functionally immature at this age. In older infants an...
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How does separation anxiety disorder affect a child?
Separation Anxiety is a normal emotion in children aged 8 to 24 months. It resolves as children develop sense of abject permanence and realize their parent will return. Some children will continue ...
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What does attention deficit mean in ADHD?
Attention deficit means inability to pay attention. In people with this disorder, inattention appears when they are involved in a task that requires vigilance, rapid reaction time, visual and perce...
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What are the different types of carbohydrates in our diet?
Carbohydrates are classified into two type, simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are composed of small molecules generally monosaccharaides and disaccharides, which ...
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What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates together with proteins, fats, minerals, and water are macronutrients that constitute the bulk of the diet and supply energy and many essential nutrients to the body. Carbohydrates are...
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How can diarrhea harm your health?
Diarrhea is frequent loose bowel movements (4 to 6/day) or when stool is 60 to 90 % water. Diarrhea results mainly from fecal water, which can have infectious, drug induced, food-related, or mal-ab...
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How can I prevent nausea?
Common causes of nausea includes but are not limited to pregnancy, smell, indigestion, severe pain, and poisoning. Nausea can be prevented by avoiding offending smell, avoiding any thing that can l...
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Can I take oxazepam if I am nursing?
Nursing mothers should not take Oxazepam. Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that acts as CNS neurodepressor. Indications includes: anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders with anxious mood. O...
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