ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) A GRADE.
Immunizations for 7-18 yo
-meningococcal
-TDaP
-HPV (11-15: 2 doses; sexually assaulted or HIV: 3 doses starting at 9 yo; 15+
yo: 3 doses)
TDaP vs DTaP
-TDaP is given to boost immunity; given in a lower dose then DTaP
-DTaP builds immunity and therefore, is given to children
–ANSWER.
When can varicella patients return to school? after rash
crusts over –ANSWER.
Bacterial vs viral meningitis test question format
if she asks for the cause of viral meningitis: choose a virus! (and vice versa)
Meningitis interventions
-bacterial = emergency: give antibiotics
-viral: let it run its course
-isolation ASAP
-seizure precautions –ANSWER.
Why is diphtheria dangerous? it
suffocates you –ANSWER.
Fifth's disease information
-causes birth defects if you get it while pregnant
-slap cheek rash (bright red rash)-
ANSWER.
, Why do kids get otitis media?
-more exposure to respiratory illness
-eustachian tubes are narrow/horizontal
Strep diagnostic test throat
or skin culture
Strep Tx
-antibiotics and fever free for 24h before school
-throw away toothbrush
Education for lice
-wash all linens and bedding
-vacuum carpets and couches
-bag stuffed animals, etc outside for 2 weeks
Tx information for pertussis
-if exposed, you must be treated
-babies don't do well with it
S/s lead poisoning
-hyperactivity
-cognitive impairment
-blindness
-death
Upper and lower limits of lead -lower:
0 mcg/dL!
-upper: >5 mcg/dL –ANSWER.
What is muscular dystrophy and what are the telltale signs?
-progressive and terminal (!) illness in which the muscles waste
-walk hands up to stand up (Gower's)
-lose ambulation by 10 yo