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Chp 52 Flashcards

1
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when are parenteral injectables chosen over other methods

A
  • pt unable to tolerate meds by moth
  • other routes don’t give desired effect quickly/predictably
  • oral meds would be destroyed by GI
  • continuous delivery required for outcome
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what syringe types do MAs commonly use

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insulin, 3 mL, TB

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3
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where should you avoid giving injections

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in affected arm of pts that had surgery to remove lymph nodes in armpit

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4
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what are mild/moderate reactions to injections

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fever, pain, soreness @ site, hot feeling @ site, site redness

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5
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what are types of vaccination injury

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anaphylaxis, shoulder injury, encephalitis

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6
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what is the needle angle for IM

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90 degrees

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7
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what is the needle angle for SubQ injections

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45 degrees

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8
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what is the needle angle for IV

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25 degrees

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9
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what is the needle angle for intradermals

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10-15 degrees

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10
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purpose of intradermals

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allergy & TB testing

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11
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what is the size for intradermals

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26G or 27G & 3/8-5/8 in

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12
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what are the preferred sites for intradermals

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anterior forearm & mid-back

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13
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what is the size for subQ

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25G to 27G & 1/2-5/8 in

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14
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what are the purpose for subQ injections

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allergy injections, insulin, & immunizations

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15
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what are the preferred sites for subQ injections

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deltoid, abdomen, and upper thigh

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16
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what is generally the dosage limit for subQs

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2 mL

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17
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what is the size of needles used for IMs

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18G-23G & 1-3 in

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18
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thicker meds require _____ gauges

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smaller

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19
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when the diameter of the lumen increases, the gauge number _______

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decreases

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20
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what meds are given IM

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  • large doses
  • oil/non-water based
  • thicker meds
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21
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what is the dosage range for IMs

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0.5-3 mL

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22
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what are the preferred sites for IMs

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  • deltoid
  • ventrogluteal
  • vastus lateralis
  • dorsogluteal
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23
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what positions should a pt be in to receive a ventrogluteal IM

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  • lie on side
  • prone on table w/toes pointed inward/lean over treatment table & stand on non-injection site leg
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24
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what positions should a pt be in to receive a vastus lateralis IM

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  • sit
  • lay in horizontal recumbent position
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25
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what are factors for IM injections

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  • pt size
  • pt age
  • viscosity of meds
  • muscular density
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26
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what are preferred injection sites for kids and infants

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vastus lateralis

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27
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what should be done when giving injections to kids/infants

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gentle aspiration between 5-10 seconds

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28
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define the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)

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federally funded program for kids unable to pay for vaccines

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29
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define NATURAL IMMUNITY

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inborn or from illness

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30
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define ARTIFICIAL IMMUNITY

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from vaccines

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31
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what are the 3 types of vaccines

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  • live attenuated/changed pathogens
  • pathogenic toxin
  • killed pathogen
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32
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define a live attenuated/changed pathogens vaccine

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pathogen altered/weakened then injected to stimulate body to produce antibodies

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33
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define a pathogenic toxin vaccine

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produce toxin to kill antibody production

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34
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define a killed pathogen vaccine

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pathogen inactive and injected stimulating antibodies, sometimes requiring several doses

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35
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give examples of live attenuated/changed pathogens vaccine

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varicella & measles

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36
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give examples of pathogenic toxin vaccine

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diptheria & tetanus

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37
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give examples of killed pathogen vaccine

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pertussis, rabies, poliomyeleitis

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38
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what is the incubation for COVID-19

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2-14 days

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39
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s/s: COVID19

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fever, chills, coughs, SOB/difficulty breathing, fatigue, body/muscle aches, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, headache

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40
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tx: COVID19

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  • antipyretics, antivirals, & steroids
  • hydration
  • rest
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41
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how is influenza transmitted

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direct & indirect contact

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42
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what is the incubation period for influenza

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1-4 days

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43
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s/s: influenza

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chills, fever, headache, sore throat, runny nose, cough, muscle aches & pains, malaise, weakness

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44
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tx: influenza

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  • bed rest
  • fluids
  • antipyretics & mild analgesics
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45
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what is the incubation for pneumonia

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1-3 days

46
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s/s: pneumonia

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severe chills, headache, high fever, chest pain, dyspnea, rapid pulse, cyanosis, cough w/blood-stained sputum

47
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tx: pneumonia

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  • antibiotics
  • bed rest
  • increased fluid
  • analgesics & antipyretics
  • oxygen
48
Q

who should get the PCV13 vaccine

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  • all kids younger than 2
  • all ages if certain medical conditions
  • some adults at least 65 yrs
49
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who should get the PPSV23 vaccine

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  • all adults at least 65 yrs
  • ppl 2-64 yrs with certain conditions
  • ppl 19-64 yrs who smoke
50
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how is haemophilus influenza type B (HiB) transmitted

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direct/indirect contact

51
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what is Hib caused by

A

bacteria

52
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s/s: Hib

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fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, weakness, no appetite, irritability, general malaise

53
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tx: Hib

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  • bed rest
  • increased fluids
  • antipyretics, antibodies, & analgesics
54
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complications of Hib?

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meningitis & epiglottis

55
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describe the vaccine for Hib (the timing)

A

series of 2 or 3 subQ/IM injections generally at 2, 4, and 6 months

56
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how is measles transmitted

A

direct & indirect contact

57
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s/s: measles

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fever, malaise, runny nose, cough, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, photosensitivity, sore throat, Koplik’s spots, red blotchy rash

58
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complications of measles?

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deafness, brain damage, & pneumonia

59
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tx: measles

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  • bed rest
  • increased fluids
  • antipyretics
  • cough medicine
  • calamine lotion
60
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how is mumps transmitted

A

direct & indirect contact

61
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what is the incubation period for mumps

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12-25 days

62
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s/s: mumps

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chills & fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, swollen & tender salivary glands below & in front of ear, pain between ear & angle of jaw w/drinking or acidic substances

63
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tx: mumps

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  • bed rest
  • soft diet
  • increased fluids
64
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how is rubella transmitted

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direct and indirect contact

65
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what is the incubation for rubella

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12-23 days

66
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s/s: rubella

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slight fever, enlarged lymph nodes @ back & base of neck, arthralgia, diffuse/fine/red rash

67
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tx: rubella

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  • bed rest
  • liquids
  • antipyretics
68
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complications of rubella?

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blindness, deafness, brain damage, heart defects, enlarged liver, bone malformations

69
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how is diphtheria transmitted

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direct and indirect contact

70
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what is the incubation period for diphtheria

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2-5 days

71
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s/s: diphtheria

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headache, malaise, fever, sore throat w/yellowish white/gray membrane

72
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tx: diptheria

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  • adequate liquids
  • soft diet
  • antibiotics
  • bed rest
  • tracheostomy (if necessary)
73
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how is pertussis transmitted

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direct contact

74
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in what age group is pertussis common

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kids less than 4 yrs

75
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what is the incubation period of pertussis

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7-10 days

76
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s/s: pertussis

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increased leukocytes w/lymphocytosis, respiratory drainage, sneezing, slight fever, dry cough, irritability, loss of appetite, violent cough w/whooping inspiration sound, forceful vomiting –> hemorrhaging, decreased coughing, return of appetite, trace cough

77
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how is rabies spread

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saliva & airborne

78
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s/s: rabies

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fever, pain, aggressive behavior, hallucination, extreme weakness, thirst

79
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tx: rabies

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5 injections of vaccine, but fatal when given after symptoms

80
Q

incubation period of tetanus?

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3-21 days & 4-5 weeks

81
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s/s: tetanus

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  • stiffness of jaw/esophageal muscles/neck muscles
  • fixed jaw
  • altered voice
  • fever
  • painful spasms of all skeletal muscles
  • irritability
  • headache
82
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tx: tetanus

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cleansing & debridement of wound, sedation, pharmacologic control of muscle spasms, maintain fluid balance,, tracheostomy, penicillin G, oxygen, quiet environment

83
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how is rotavirus transmitted

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contact w/infected person

84
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s/s: rotavirus

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gen asymptomatic & diarrhea that starts and stops

85
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tx: rotavirus

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hydration & supportive care

86
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describe the timing of the RV1 vaccine

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2 dose series at 2 & 4 months

87
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describe the timing of the RV5 vaccine

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3 dose series at 2, 4, 6 months

88
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how is varicella transmitted

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direct contact & droplets from respiratory

89
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aka: varicella

A

chicken pox

90
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incubation of varicella?

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2-3 weeks

91
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s/s: varicella

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highly pruritic rash, fever, headache, loss of appetite, and general malaise

92
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tx: varicella

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bed rest, liquids, antipyretics, oral/topical antihistamines, antipruritics/paste of baking soda

93
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how is hepatitis A transmitted?

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  • ingesting food/water contaminated w/feces
  • direct contact
  • raw shellfish/polluted water/sex with someone who has virus
94
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s/s: hepatitis A

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fatigue, nausea & vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain/discomfort especially in area of liver, low grade fever, dark urine, muscle & joint pain, clay-colored stools, jaundice, asymptomatic

95
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describe the vaccine for hepatitis A

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2 doses with the 2nd dose given 6 months after 1st dose

96
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how is hepatitis B transmitted

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bodily fluid, needles/syringes/drugs, mother to baby

97
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incubation period for hepatitis B?

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60-150 days

98
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s/s: hepatitis B

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fever, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, weakness, dark urine, light-colored stool

99
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tx: hepatitis B

A

eliminate alcohol & fats, same as hep A

100
Q

describe the hepatitis B vaccine

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1st dose given to neonates whose mothers have not had hep B, 2nd dose at 1-2 months, 3rd dose at 6-18 months, booster at 11-12 yrs

101
Q

describe HPV

A

over 100 types, gives warts/cancers on mouth/throat/genitals

102
Q

what are the 2 HPV vaccines

A

cervarix & gardasil

103
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who is recommended for HPV vaccine

A
  • all kids 11-12 yrs w/2 shots 6-12 months apart
  • kids who get vaccinated at 15-26 yrs will need 3 doses over 6 months
104
Q

who should not get bacterial meningitis vaccine

A

ppl w/altered immune system, serious condition, or pregnant

105
Q

incubation period for polo?

A

4-35 days

106
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how is polio transmitted

A

feces of infected person

107
Q

what are the 3 s/s groups of polio

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minor/abortive, aseptic meningitis, paralytic poliomyelitis

108
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minor/abortive s/s: polio

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fever, sore throat, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, flu like symptoms

109
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aseptic meningitis s/s: polio

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high fever, stiff neck, headache, muscle aches, loss of reflexes, minor illness symptoms

110
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paralytic poliomyelitis s/s: polio

A

paralysis of limbs/urinary control

111
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describe the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)

A

IM/SubQ injection, receive at 2-4 months w/additional doses between 6 & 18 months

MA: Chp 51 & 52: Injections (3 decks)

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