Immunizations Flashcards

1
Q

what is DTaP for

A

diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis

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2
Q

what happens when someone gets diphtheria

A

there is a thick covering in the back of the throat that can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, HF, and death

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3
Q

how many doses of DTaP are required to be considered fully vaccinated

A

5

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4
Q

what is the route for a DTaP vaccine

A

IM

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5
Q

what are the SE of DTaP

A

soreness, fever, redness and swelling at the injection site

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6
Q

is it appropriate to give ibuprofen / tylenol if a patient complains of fever or soreness after receiving a DTaP vaccine

A

no

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7
Q

what are the 3 contraindications for DTaP

A

encephalopathy within 7 days, seizure within 3 days, severe allergic reaction to vaccine before

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8
Q

what type of vaccine is IPV

A

killed

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9
Q

what is the route for IPV

A

SQ

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10
Q

is having a cold a contraindication of receiving a vaccine?

A

no

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11
Q

what type of vaccine is the MMR

A

live

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12
Q

what is the route for MMR

A

SQ

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13
Q

what can measles lead to

A

ear infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, seizures, brain damage, death

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14
Q

what can mumps lead to

A

hearing loss, meningitis, swollen/painful testes

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15
Q

what can rubella lead to

A

loss of baby if pregnant, baby possibly born deaf, blind, with heart disease, or brain damage

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16
Q

what are SE of MMR vaccine

A

anorexia, fever

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17
Q

when to expect fever from MMR vaccine, is it contagious

A

7-10 days, no

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18
Q

if someone is allergic to neomycin, streptomycin, or polymixin B, what vaccine can they not get

A

MMR

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19
Q

if someone is pregnant what vaccine can they not get

A

MMR, varicella

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20
Q

what type of vaccine is HIB

A

killed

21
Q

what is HIB

A

bacteria which causes meningitis, pneumonia, infection of other body systems, and can lead to lead and permanent brain damage

22
Q

what is the route for HIB

A

IM

23
Q

what type of vaccine is Hep B

A

human immune sero-globulin

24
Q

what type of vaccine is Hep A

A

killed

25
Q

if someone has had a severe reaction to baker’s yeast, what vaccine can they not get

A

Hep B

26
Q

both of the Hep vaccines are what route

A

IM

27
Q

what type of vaccine is varicella

A

live

28
Q

what can varicella lead to

A

ear infections, penumonia, encephalitis, and thrombocytopenia

29
Q

what type of vaccine is prevnar

A

killed

30
Q

what is the route for prevnar

A

IM

31
Q

what are SE of the prevnar vaccine

A

local reaction at site, drowsiness, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea

32
Q

what type of vaccine is the rotavirus vaccine

A

oral / liquid

33
Q

what type of vaccine is the flu mist

A

live

34
Q

when is it recommended to get a tetanus booster

A

every 10 years

35
Q

what is the synagis vaccine for

A

RSV

36
Q

when do children get the meningococcal vaccine

A

11-12Y

37
Q

when is the meningococcal vaccine booster

A

16-18Y

38
Q

when do you start the gardacil vaccine

A

11Y

39
Q

is a severe febrile illness a contraindication or not

A

yes

40
Q

is a moderate-severe local reaction to a vaccine a contraindication

A

nope

41
Q

is a mild / acute fever considered a contraindication or not

A

nope

42
Q

is current antibiotic use a contraindication or not

A

nope

43
Q

is being in the convalescent stage of an illness considered a contraindication or not

A

not

44
Q

is a preemie infant considered a contraindication or not

A

nope

45
Q

is a recent exposure to an infection disease a contraindication or not

A

nope

46
Q

if a child’s vaccine schedule is interrupted what do you do

A

resume where child left off

47
Q

if an un-immunized child <1 year old is to be seen for shots - what do you do

A

begin regular schedule

48
Q

what vaccines does a >1 un-vaccinated child get

A

TD, IPV, MMR, HPV