Immunizations

Question 1

what is DTaP for

Answer 1

diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis

Question 2

what happens when someone gets diphtheria

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

5

Question 4

what is the route for a DTaP vaccine

Answer 4

IM

Question 5

what are the SE of DTaP

Answer 5

soreness, fever, redness and swelling at the injection site

Question 6

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

Answer 6

no

Question 7

what are the 3 contraindications for DTaP

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what type of vaccine is IPV

Answer 8

killed

Question 9

what is the route for IPV

Answer 9

SQ

Question 10

is having a cold a contraindication of receiving a vaccine?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

what type of vaccine is the MMR

Answer 11

live

Question 12

what is the route for MMR

Answer 12

SQ

Question 13

what can measles lead to

Answer 13

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

Question 14

what can mumps lead to

Answer 14

hearing loss, meningitis, swollen/painful testes

Question 15

what can rubella lead to

Answer 15

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

Question 16

what are SE of MMR vaccine

Answer 16

anorexia, fever

Question 17

when to expect fever from MMR vaccine, is it contagious

Answer 17

7-10 days, no

Question 18

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

Answer 18

MMR

Question 19

if someone is pregnant what vaccine can they not get

Answer 19

MMR, varicella

Question 20

what type of vaccine is HIB

Answer 20

killed

Question 21

what is HIB

Answer 21

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

Question 22

what is the route for HIB

Answer 22

IM

Question 23

what type of vaccine is Hep B

Answer 23

human immune sero-globulin

Question 24

what type of vaccine is Hep A

Answer 24

killed

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Hep B

Question 26

both of the Hep vaccines are what route

Answer 26

IM

Question 27

what type of vaccine is varicella

Answer 27

live

Question 28

what can varicella lead to

Answer 28

ear infections, penumonia, encephalitis, and thrombocytopenia

Question 29

what type of vaccine is prevnar

Answer 29

killed

Question 30

what is the route for prevnar

Answer 30

IM

Question 31

what are SE of the prevnar vaccine

Answer 31

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

Question 32

what type of vaccine is the rotavirus vaccine

Answer 32

oral / liquid

Question 33

what type of vaccine is the flu mist

Answer 33

live

Question 34

when is it recommended to get a tetanus booster

Answer 34

every 10 years

Question 35

what is the synagis vaccine for

Answer 35

RSV

Question 36

when do children get the meningococcal vaccine

Answer 36

11-12Y

Question 37

when is the meningococcal vaccine booster

Answer 37

16-18Y

Question 38

when do you start the gardacil vaccine

Answer 38

11Y

Question 39

is a severe febrile illness a contraindication or not

Answer 39

yes

Question 40

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

Answer 40

nope

Question 41

is a mild / acute fever considered a contraindication or not

Answer 41

nope

Question 42

is current antibiotic use a contraindication or not

Answer 42

nope

Question 43

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

Answer 43

not

Question 44

is a preemie infant considered a contraindication or not

Answer 44

nope

Question 45

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

Answer 45

nope

Question 46

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

Answer 46

resume where child left off

Question 47

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

Answer 47

begin regular schedule

Question 48

what vaccines does a >1 un-vaccinated child get

Answer 48

TD, IPV, MMR, HPV