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Immunizations for 7-18 yo II! II! II!
-meningococcal
-TDaP
-HPV (11-15: 2 doses; sexually assaulted or HIV: 3 doses starting at 9 yo; 15+ yo: 3 doses)
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TDaP vs DTaP II! II!
-TDaP is given to boost immunity; given in a lower dose then DTaP
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-DTaP builds immunity and therefore, is given to children
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When can varicella patients return to school?
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after rash crusts over
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Bacterial vs viral meningitis test question format II! II! II! II! II! II!
if she asks for the cause of viral meningitis: choose a virus! (and vice versa)
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Meningitis interventions II!
-bacterial = emergency: give antibiotics II! II! II! II!
-viral: let it run its course
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-isolation ASAP II!
-seizure precautions II!
Why is diphtheria dangerous?
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it suffocates you
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Fifth's disease informationII! II!
-causes birth defects if you get it while pregnant
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-slap cheek rash (bright red rash)
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Why do kids get otitis media?
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-more exposure to respiratory illness
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-eustachian tubes are narrow/horizontal II! II! II!
Strep diagnostic test
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, throat or skin culture II! II! II!
Strep Tx II!
-antibiotics and fever free for 24h before school II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
-throw away toothbrush II! II!
Education for lice II! II!
-wash all linens and bedding II! II! II! II!
-vacuum carpets and couches II! II! II!
-bag stuffed animals, etc outside for 2 weeks
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Tx information for pertussis
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-if exposed, you must be treated
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-babies don't do well with it II! II! II! II! II!
S/s lead poisoning
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-hyperactivity
-cognitive impairment II!
-blindness
-death
Upper and lower limits of lead II! II! II! II! II!
-lower: 0 mcg/dL! II! II!
-upper: >5 mcg/dL II! II!
What is muscular dystrophy and what are the telltale signs?
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-progressive and terminal (!) illness in which the muscles waste II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
-walk hands up to stand up (Gower's)
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-lose ambulation by 10 yo II! II! II! II!
-loses respiratory, cardiac, and eating abilities eventually
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Diagnostic tests for muscular dystrophy II! II! II! II!
-muscle biopsy II!
-CK levels will be elevated (not necessarily diagnostic though)
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Main genetic aspects to know about muscular dystrophy
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-only in boys II! II!
-girls are carriers II! II!