Green book 2 Flashcards
In the UK immunisation programme, all children should be protected against:
a) Diphtheria
b) Pertussis
c) Polio
d) Measles
e) Hepatitis A
Diphtheria
Pertussis
Polio
Measles
The combined vaccine given at 2, 3 and 4 months of age is:
a) DTaP/IPV/Hib
b) DTaP/IPV/PCV
c) DTaP/IPV/MenC
d) DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
e) DTaP/IPV/PPV
DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
By 14 months of age all children should have received:
a) Three doses of DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
b) One dose of PCV
c) Three doses of MenB
d) Two doses of MMR
e) 3 doses of Rotavirus vaccine
Three doses of DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
Three doses of MenB
A child aged 2 years and 3 months has just joined your practice. Vaccination was
begun abroad, but the parents are vague about what was given and there is no
documentation. Which of the following would you give to the child?
a) Three doses of DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
b) Two doses of MenB
c) Two doses of PCV
d) One dose of MMR
e) One dose of Hib/MenC
Three doses of DTaP/IPV/Hib/Hep B
One dose of Hib/Men C (but only if being used for Men C component, as Hib requirement already covered by giving DTaP/IPV/Hib)
The number of doses of diphtheria/ tetanus and polio vaccines required to ensure
long-term protect throughout adulthood is:
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
e) None of the above
Five
Which of the following is/are true:
a) A child coming to the UK who has had a fourth dose of a diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis
containing vaccine at 18 months will not need a pre-school booster
b) The school leaver booster contains the higher dose of diphtheria toxoid (D)
c) If any course of immunisation is interrupted, there is no need to start the course
again
d) Children should receive 2 doses of Men B vaccine in the 1st year of life
e) Premature babies are at increased risk of adverse reactions from vaccines
If any course of immunisation is interrupted, there is no need to start the course again
Children should receive 2 doses of Men B vaccine in the 1st year of life
At around 14 years of age children should receive:
a) Men ACWY vaccine
b) DTaP
c) DT/IPV
d) Td/IPV
e) Td
Men ACWY vaccine
Td/IPV
The adult immunisation programme includes:
a) Men C vaccine in those under 35 who are unvaccinated
b) Annual pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for those aged 65 and above
c) Annual influenza vaccine for those aged 65 and above
d) One dose of shingles vaccine for those aged 70 and above
e) Two doses of shingles vaccine for those aged 65 and above
Annual influenza vaccine for those aged 65 and above
One dose of shingles vaccine for those aged 70 and above
The following is/are true about vaccination in pregnancy:
a) Inactivated influenza vaccines are preferred to live attenuated vaccine in pregnancy
b) Influenza vaccine should be offered to pregnant women after the second trimester
c) A temporary programme for the vaccination of pregnant women against pertussis
was introduced in October 2012
d) Influenza vaccine should not be given at the same time as pertussis vaccine as it
might affect response to that vaccine
e) Vaccination of pregnant women will provide active immunity against influenza in the
first few months of life in the baby
Inactivated influenza vaccines are preferred to live attenuated vaccine in pregnancy
A temporary programme for the vaccination of pregnant women against pertussis was introduced in October 2012
The following is/are true about the UK routine schedule:
a) HPV vaccine is offered to girls and boys aged 12-13
b) The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine booster (PCV) is given at 3 years 4 months
c) 2 doses of oral rotavirus vaccine are given at 2 months and 3 months
d) The first dose of primary immunisations can be given from 6 weeks of age if
required in certain circumstances
e) Rotavirus vaccine should not be started later than 10 weeks of age
HPV vaccine is offered to girls and boys aged 12-13
2 doses of oral rotavirus vaccine are given at 2 months and 3 months
The first dose of primary immunisations can be given from 6 weeks of age if required in certain circumstances
In addition to being up to date with the routine immunisations, which of the following
should be considered for healthcare staff involved in direct patient contact:
a) BCG
b) Hepatitis B
c) Influenza
d) Varicella
e) Hepatitis A
BCG
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Varicella
Which of the following vaccines is/are routinely recommended for non-clinical staff
in healthcare settings (i.e. not directly involved in patient care):
a) BCG
b) MMR
c) Influenza
d) Varicella
e) None of the above
MMR
Satisfactory evidence of protection against Measles and Rubella would include:
a) Documentation of having received one dose of MMR
b) Documentation of having received 2 doses of MMR
c) Positive antibody tests for Measles and Rubella
d) A recollection of having Measles and Rubella infection in childhood
e) None of the above
Documentation of having received 2 doses of MMR
Positive antibody tests for Measles and Rubella
In addition to being up to date with the routine immunisation, which of the following
should be given to the relevant laboratory and pathology staff:
a) BCG
b) Hepatitis B
c) Polio booster every 10 years for those handling faecal specimens
d) A booster of diphtheria if necessary
e) All the above
All the above
Which of the following is/are true about anthrax:
a) It is spread by spores of the anaerobic bacillus Bacillus anthracis
b) Has an incubation period of 2-7 days
c) Can cause cutaneous, inhalational and gastrointestinal infections
d) It primarily affects carnivorous animals
e) Is difficult to treat with antibiotics even if diagnosed early
Has an incubation period of 2-7 days
Can cause cutaneous, inhalational and gastrointestinal infections
Which of the following would be routinely considered for anthrax vaccine in the
UK:
a) Textile workers working with goat hair
b) Veterinary surgeons
c) First responders attending a confirmed anthrax spore release incident
d) Bonemeal workers
e) Health Care staff working on an Infectious Diseases Unit
First responders attending a confirmed anthrax spore release incident
. Which of the following is/are true about anthrax vaccine:
a) It is a live attenuated vaccine
b) The vaccine course consists of 3 doses given at 3-week intervals
c) It can be given to pregnant women
d) It is administered by intramuscular injection
e) A reinforcing dose should be given every 3 years to those at continued risk
It can be given to pregnant women
It is administered by intramuscular injection