mmr

Question 1

measles:

what is the first sign of measles?

Answer 1

koplik’s spots beginning on the face before spreading downwards

Question 2

rubella

how long is rubella infectious for?

Answer 2

seven days before and four days after symptoms

Question 3

measles

how long is measles infectious for?

Answer 3

4-5 days before until 4 days after rash appears

Question 4

measles

what is prodrome?

Answer 4

fever
malaise
conjunctivitis
coryza (stuffy/runny nose)
cough

Question 5

rubella

what are the common symptoms of rubella?

Answer 5

prodrome
pink discrete rash behind the ears and on face
swollen glands
joint pain in older patients

Question 6

measles/rubella

what warrants referral?

Answer 6

severe cough
breathing difficulty
ear infection
pneumonia
encephalitis
pregnancy
secondary bacterial infections

Question 7

measles/rubella

what advice can be given?

Answer 7

fluids
painkillers
keep children at home for 7 days after rash appears
ask about contact with pregnant women

Question 8

mumps

how long should patients remain at home for?

Answer 8

for 5 days after onset of parotid swelling

Question 9

mumps

what are the common symptoms?

Answer 9

prodrome
tender salivary glands
swollen cheeks/jaw

symptoms appear 14 to 15 days after exposure