Peds (APEA) Questions and Correct Solutions 2024

Peds (APEA) Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Hep A immunization schedule - Answer -First dose at 1 year, second dose after 6 months Hep B immunization schedule - Answer -3 doses: 0, 1-2 months, 6-18 months after 1st You are caring for a newborn whose mother is known to be HBsAg (+). How should this be handled? - Answer -Administer Hep B vaccine and Hep B immunoglobulin within 12 hrs of birth How many doses are in the DTaP series? - Answer -5 Tdap in pregnancy - Answer -1 dose of tdap during each pregnancy, preferably at 27-36 wks PCV vaccine amount - Answer -4 doses Fever or rash after receiving a live attenuated immunization indicates? - Answer -Reaction to a viral replication, not the vaccine Examples of live attenudated vaccines - Answer -MMR Varicella MMR and varicella immunization schedule - Answer -At 12 months (can be on the same day), then must wait one month for second Earliest age to receive flu vaccine - Answer -6 months A mother reports that her one year old child has an allergy to eggs that produces hives. How should this be handled? - Answer -Influenza vaccine should be given Is it ok to give influenza to a patient who has experienced an allergic reaction and signs of angioedema, respiratory distress? - Answer -Yes, under the supervision of a HCP who can manage severe allergic reactions A 15 year old patient who is sexually active is in your clinic to receive her first HPV vaccine. How should the NP handle this? - Answer -Administer today without checking pregnancy status CDC recommends monitoring a child after immunization for: - Answer -15 mins When is diabetes usually diagnosed in kids? - Answer -During puberty